Light & Shadows (Waiting for Winter Solstice)

Dear Friends, Here is the post I intended to write and send.  You probably received a version of it recently with this same photo and title above.  Well that was due to an erroneous click (darn it) that prematurely published my post when it wasn't even finished; and I suspect that those of you out …

Rays of Light, Rays of Hope (making crises work for us)

Dear Friends, My family members and I are always looking for rays of light in the photos we take. Sometimes the light rays are streaking and peaking through branches of trees; at other times they are luminous emanations splayed from clouds. We like to imagine that the light beams are visitations from our loved ones, …

Gremlins, Goblins & Vultures (the saga of the lost golf swing and what matters most)

Dear Friends, I wish my title had more of a positive tone to it, but since I like to make lemonade out of lemons, it gives me a chance to talk about “sour” moments and how I find redemption.  I hesitate to even mention this subject (the lost golf swing) because it seems so trite …

Good Samaritans on the Road of Life

Dear Friends, There were a few incidents of late that led me to reflect on the issue of Good Samaritans appearing in one’s life and making all the difference in the world.   I’ve been chewing on and reflecting upon this subject and trying to bring the scattered seeds of thought together into one cohesive whole …

A Freebird Sunset

Dear Friends, I am approaching the sunset of my life; I just experienced my last day at the job I've had for almost 30 years.  I could easily emote about all the ups and downs that I have experienced over my decision, and I have endeavored to stay present with my feelings. My work in Alanon …

Lessons Merry and Scary: Part II

Exactly one month ago at Thanksgiving I was ruminating on life's sweet and sour lessons and approaching them from a neutral stance, i.e., lessons aren't good or bad, they just are, and they are there for our growth. Now here I am at Christmas time with more lessons to share!  Isn't that too funny… the lessons …

Tribute to a Father

It's my Father's birthday today, August 24, 2017.  He would have been 88.  He passed away 8 years ago on June 17, 2009.  There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of him.  I was encouraged by a writer friend (www.readsuzette.com) to submit the story of my Father's experience of an …