Posts filed under: Inspiration

When All We Want is Smooth Sailing

Whether we are willing to admit it or not, most of us prefer calm seas, beautiful blue skies and white, puffy clouds. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.... Read More

Deer, God

It was obvious to anyone within a few feet of where I stood gazing out our kitchen window. I was one unhappy, annoyed person. Mumble. Grumble. How dare they, those... Read More

If I Could Just Bottle That . . .

How many times have you heard [or spoken] that phrase? For the most part, when we say we would like to bottle something it has to do with a positive,... Read More

Pointedly Different and Uniquely the Same

They flew. They floated. They zipped by the window. They meandered across the pane of glass. Snowflakes. Of every size. So similar, yet each unique in their own way. Oh,... Read More

What Does New Mean to You?

The beginning of a new year means different things to different people. Some of us make lists of goals or resolutions with the best intention to complete each item in... Read More

Christmas Blessings and New Year Peace

Life is a journey of one step at a time. Sure doesn’t seem that way when we are children and the hours and days seems to drag on and on,... Read More

Always Time to Give Thanks

Most Americans are familiar with the historical significance of our Thanksgiving Day celebration. How many of us fondly remember cutting out black and white pilgrim hats and orange construction paper... Read More

The Best Way to Gift

Tis the season of gift-giving for sure. At the same time, while we may be in the midst of a myriad of shopping challenges—supply chain shortages, lack of selection or... Read More

Whine No, Lament Yes

We’ve all heard it—or uttered similar words ourselves. It’s too hot. It’s too cold. Why does my neighbor play that kind of music? Is it even music? When will my... Read More

The Limits of Labels

What is a label? Why use a label? Are labels not helpful? While the answers to these questions may seem obvious, life experience would indicate otherwise. One only has to... Read More