January 2016 ‘Building Blocks’

A new year. A new opportunity for growth; A new minute, hour, week, month, season to choose to express ‘Love’ over Fear; ‘Peace’ over Unrest; ‘Joy’ over Sadness. I just read a dear friends newsletter for the end of 2015, entitled ‘Choose Joy’. I loved it! I must share that it’s been some years now […]

What I’ve learned in 2015

    How to distinguish true  friends How to play What ‘family’ means How much more I love my children That I can lean on my husband when necessary How much I appreciate nature and the outdoors – especially the trees That God is always present for me and everyone else A 12-Step Program really does […]

December 23rd

December 23rd The days have been long, stretching into the night; Now, December 23rd; The Winter Solstice has just passed, when daylight hours are very short and darkness is very long; The Rain, the rain is pounding on my Window Panes; A Holiday break from the regular work schedule has finally occurred, And with it a hope that the […]

Family, Friends, Remembering and Gratitude

There are many thoughts which come to mind this morning especially after reading ‘Where were you October 2nd, 1998?’ by Being Margaret. This very intimate and personal reflection on one’s parents, death and memories gives me pause to reflect on my own life, and where I am today, October 2nd 2015. I’m presently caring for […]