Dear Mom, It was so good to see you today! I love your smile and how you light up when you see me. You looked good. For 94 years young you look younger than some other people I know. Shhh..we will keep that a secret between us. You asked about Dad..as usual he is traveling […]
It’s Thoughtful Thursday! The Easy Way to Bring Joy to Yourself and Others
February 25, 2021 by
When was the last time you received a handwritten letter or note? Bet it has been awhile. I love receiving unexpected notes or letters . Even if I know everything that is going on in that persons life it is always good to see familiar handwriting in my mailbox. You can bet it is the […]
It’s Thoughtful Thursday…thankful for the mess
February 4, 2021 by
In the last four years you have read about my monumental task of cleaning out my parents house after my Dad died unexpectedly. At the same time we also had to move my mother into Assisted Living. Honestly much of that time is a blur in my memory. I am still dealing with some of […]
Using “Young” Wisdom to Pick my Next Book!
February 1, 2021 by
Is it possible we were smarter as kids then we are now? It’s not only possible it’s the truth. Granted, as kids, we did not have all the life experiences that bring more common sense and obvious solutions. We can make a batch of brownies without a chocolate explosion in the kitchen but the reality […]
It’s Thoughtful Thursday..Spread kindness like glitter
January 21, 2021 by
I lost a friend to cancer the morning of December 24th. She did not want to leave her family, husband, kids, grandkids or friends. She was not so much concerned for herself but for them. I have another friend who is awaiting test results. She is hoping for good news. Not so much for herself […]
The Perfectly Imperfect Christmas Tree
December 9, 2020 by
Every single year on the day after Christmas I make myself the same promise. Next year will be different, next year I will be the one that has it all together for the holidays. My shopping will be done early, the decorations will be up right after Thanksgiving, cards will be mailed out on time […]
It’s Thoughtful Thursday : I will always be up for you..even if it’s 3am
August 12, 2020 by
I have been kind of absent here. I had good intentions to get posts written but real life got in the way and then there is my dedication to procrastination. I have written dozens of posts in my head but somehow they never made it onto paper or on the computer. In a nutshell our […]
Letting go and finding kindness…It’s Thoughtful Thursday!
September 6, 2018 by
It’s been awhile since I have had the time to post on Thoughtful Thursdays. Feels good to be back and I am grateful that I have lots to share. Ironically I have been graced with many “thoughtful” moments from good friends, family and chance meetings with strangers who will never know how they touched my […]
Sifting through the ashes and letting go…
November 2, 2017 by
I am haunted by a video clip I saw about a month ago as the California fires devastated so many communities. A woman of 70 or so was desperately searching through the ashes of her home for her beloved wedding band. I prayed she would find it knowing that the probability was not good. Tears […]
Sometimes it’s hard to do the right thing…
August 17, 2017 by
Maybe that is the wrong title. I’m not sure. I just know right now I want to be somewhere else. And yet I know I am where I am needed. I guess. My heart tells a different story. Five months ago my father passed away suddenly. He was 90, vibrant, full of life until suddenly […]
