Praying for Patience
There’s an old saying that always brings a smile to my face: “Never pray for patience or you just might get something to be patient about.” Well, I wouldn’t say that I’ve specifically been praying for patience, but for the past...
Peace Like a Dove
What do you think of when you see a dove? I think about peace. Just this morning while walking my little dog Caeser, I saw a dove sitting calmly on the hood of a neighbor’s car. Looking at Its' restful...
The Promise of Spring
Spring has always been my favorite season. Just a couple of weeks ago I was happily surprised to see beautiful flowers had grown from the forgotten bulbs I’d planted last year. With cheerful color, the flowers that bloom and sprout...
When the Fog Lifts
While staying at our favorite vacation spot, we rose early the first morning expecting to enjoy the usual spectacular view of the harbor. However, a shroud of thick fog had done a disappearing act over it all. The charming little...
Joyful Reboot-Little Miracles & Small Favors
Do you get bored easily? As an active person who loves to stay busy, if something slows me down for more than a few days, I find myself looking for meaningful things to do. So, after three weeks of recovering...
Love-A Fruit
Happy Valentine’s Day! Are you looking forward to having a little chocolate this week, or are you going to be “good” and have some fresh fruit instead? Being a chocoholic, as some call it, the only way I want fruit...
Love and Valentines
February is the month of Valentine’s Day which brings thoughts and expressions of love to mind. What kind of relationships do you think about when you consider love? Do you think mostly about romantic love, or the love between a...
Weather/Whether or Not
I did this painting about 25 years ago and it makes me shiver with chills every time I look at it.But it also has a peacefulness about it that is calming to my spirit. Hopefully the gentleman who purchased it enjoys...
Shaky Paths
Are you currently walking on a shaky path? One that feels like the earth beneath your feet is parting like tectonic plates. As a Southern Californian, the word earthquake comes to mind. If you’ve ever had a time when an unexpected trial...
Distracted Focus & Missed Blessings
Don’t know about you, but I’m scrambling to get all my holiday chores finished in time. What else is new? Right? Yeah, like many of you, I often find myself running late with everything this time of year and when...