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What I Found in a 2 A.M. Shopping Cart (and Why It Matters)

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What I Found in a 2 A.M. Shopping Cart (and Why It Matters)

Every now and then, I find myself wide awake at 2 a.m.—not because I’m weighed down with grief or worry, but because life happens. Travel throws off my rhythm, my mind won’t settle, or I simply can’t coax myself back to sleep. I know I’m not alone. 

Whether your reason for insufficient sleep is body aches & pain, medical anxiety (colonoscopies, anyone?), current events, or even a thunderstorm outside. We can find ourselves awake, staring at the ceiling, or shuffling around in our pajamas in a dark house. 

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A New Year Begins: Navigating Transitions with Grace

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A New Year Begins: Navigating Transitions with Grace

The New Year arrives without pause, leaving little time to reflect before we jump into resolutions and fresh starts. But what if we allowed ourselves a moment to breathe? Instead of rushing into unrealistic goals, we can transition with intention—reflecting on the past, setting mindful intentions, and embracing the year ahead with grace. My word for the year is FORWARD. What’s yours?

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Give Thanks on Thanksgiving

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Give Thanks on Thanksgiving

America is the only country I know of that has a national holiday set aside for the purpose of giving thanks.  Starting in 1691, a day has been dedicated to food, family and friends gathering together.  The Plymouth colonists shared from the bounty of their harvest to celebrate with neighbors, a feast. 

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Why I Wrote My First Book - Pt. 1

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Why I Wrote My First Book - Pt. 1

Everyone has a story to tell and there is someone that needs to hear it.

Have you ever found yourself in a place of life transition, change that you didn’t ask for or want?

 I have and that’s what happened to me.  I suddenly found myself facing life alone in the circumstance I didn’t ask for.

I realized when faced with unwanted choices in life, there’s a choice to be made.

The first thing I learned is that grief isn’t fair.  It can hit you more than once and can take prisoners.

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The Benefits of Porch Sitting

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The Benefits of Porch Sitting

It’s that time of year again.  My screened-in porch gives a new spot for living.  This week I washed the furniture, vacuumed all the cushions of winter partials and scrubbed the floor with a solvent that left a squeaky clean feel to bare feet.  The ceiling fan ensures a soft constant breeze.  Today the humidity is cooperating and is comfortable.  The wind passing by comes in ribbons of strength that have tree leaves dancing and shaking, lifting their heads to sound like the waves of the ocean. 

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What’s the Promise?

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What’s the Promise?

The sky turned gray and dark as I drove along the mountain highway.   Large clouds filled the heavens warning me an angry storm was brewing overhead.  It wanted a fight and was flexing its muscles in shades of deep grey that seemed to boil and churn with blackness. 

1st Mother's Day Without My Mom

1st Mother's Day Without My Mom

The month of May has the distinction of hosting a national holiday, Mother’s Day.  The modern celebration was first established in 1908, by Anna Jarvis as a memorial for her mother Anna Reeves Jarvis.  She died in 1905 and a day was proclaimed to honor the sacrifices mother’s make for their children.  The rest is history.  We honor our Mom’s the second Sunday in May. 

 

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Remember the Small Things

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Remember the Small Things

I find myself a back seat passenger in my car.  For the last 10 years, since my husband passed away, I’ve been the driver. I’ve gotten used driving now, out of necessity.  Before, George always drove.  I loved being the passenger.  I could look around, discuss interesting observations, knit, read, and enjoy the easy company of sitting next to my husband for six or seven hours.