Have you ever heard a song on the radio and found yourself humming, singing or maybe even whistling the tune all day long? The catchy melody, once enjoyable, has possessed you and is now annoying. By the way, it’s called an “ear worm.” Sometimes you even reach the point of wishing the ear worm would…
DetailsThe sunrise was spectacular this morning! I hope you didn’t miss it. These photos, taken five minutes apart, reminded me of a few things I need to remember. (1) Focus on beauty and truth – they are always present somewhere. (2) Life can change as quickly as the colors in the sky – so live…
DetailsMuch can be said about expectations. They bring delight, but oh the disappointment when they are not met! A few years ago, my husband Bill and I noticed that the pounds that had crept up on us. You know – those pounds that make you uncomfortable in some of your good clothes. So with summer…
DetailsCan it be Christmas time again? Why, I’m still combing the carpet for the green needles from the imitation greenery we used last year. The tag attached to that twelve foot garland might have said “Silk,” but it was a dead ringer for plastic, and the red berries could have been mistaken for something you’d…
DetailsWe live in such a fabulous world in such a fascinating time in history. You might not come to that conclusion from watching the news or reading the newspapers, but nonetheless, it’s still true. During the fall season, Bill and I enjoy sailing the St. Lawrence River through Canada and New England, visiting interesting ports…
DetailsHibernating is something that bears do in the wintertime. It’s also something I do when I’m seriously writing. But unlike bears, I haven’t quite stored up enough fat to last several weeks, so I do come out for food. It means unplugging from social media, saying “no” when I would ordinarily say “yes,” and gracefully…
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