Corn on the cob, Green Bean Casserole and Cheese Turkey

That’s what my granddaughter says Thanksgiving is made of… And I would have to agree, those foods definitely make the top of our list on most any holiday. There’s definitely something ultra satisfying about corn fresh off the cob, a green bean casserole with mushroom soup and french fried onions on top, and cheese turkey to keep you smiling. Especially when you’re four years old and everything should have cheese on it. … Continue…

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Serendipity — I feel inspired

We rearranged yesterday and my space is open, inviting and filled with things and people I love. Of course, it’s almost Christmas! For three months, I’ve struggled with a personal relationship. To the point of crying many nights, because the relationship is irreparably broken and I can’t seem to fix any part of it. There is absolutely nothing I can personally do to fix it, because I didn’t break it. Then last night, I fell asleep in the middle of a Christmas movie and my mind played out the movie. I woke up this morning feeling refreshed, inspired and thrilled, literally, to … Continue…

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Victory is an Accomplishment

Early in autumn, ducks wing their way south to Colorado, landing on lakes in southeastern Colorado about the time Thanksgiving hunters converge on the area. Ducks and geese land on the water, often creating a sea of white where snow goose feathers cover the dark waters of local lakes. I’ve spent much of my life watching this phenomenon as it happens. The article below includes the lessons I’ve learned from the geese and ducks as they take flight over my home. Did you ever watch a bird in flight? Especially ducks or geese as they take off from the water? … Continue…

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When Writers Pause…

Over the past several weeks, I’ve experienced many writer pauses. There’s the pause for thought, thinking about why I write. Is it beneficial to anyone, anything that I put words on paper (computer screens) and share them with the world? Or at least the few people who visit my blog on a regular basis? Then, there’s the pause of realization that allows me to understand the reason for clarity of writing … Continue…

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