Quiet, overgrown, and covered with leaves, this road appears to have been undisturbed by creatures of any kind. Its vibe is reminiscent of Robert Frost’s nostalgic, contemplative poem “The Road Not Taken,” which captures some of those wistful “what if” thoughts and feelings we silently nurse. The last verse: I shall be telling this withContinue reading “Oh, the Choices We Make! Or Don’t!”
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Has Easter Dawned?
The miracle of creation’s first light emerges every morning in a blend of beauty and mystery. The lifting mists slowly unveil the day’s reality. So it was on Resurrection morning for Jesus’ disciples. Comprehension of the enigma and meaning of the man who had died nailed to a Roman cross between two scoundrels slowlyContinue reading “Has Easter Dawned?”
A Safe Place
When weariness or overwhelming urgencies chip away at joy, we need a “go to” plan, somewhere to pause the struggle, a temporary escape from busyness, stress, turbulent times, difficult relationships, or family chaos. Retreating to a good book, resting in a favorite chair, listening to special music, or just a finding a quiet space mayContinue reading “A Safe Place”
The Talking Moose….
“But ask the beasts, and they will teach you; the birds of the heavens, and they will tell you; or the bushes of the earth, and they will teach you; and the fish of the sea will declare to you…” (Job 12:7-10) Nature speaks. It sparks moments of wonder about a planet given to usContinue reading “The Talking Moose….”
Ready or Not, Here I Come…
Beginning a New Year is cause to celebrate renewal as well as an opportunity to contemplate how time and circumstances transition from one phase to the next. Sometimes, change is gradual and unnoticed. Days slip by; weeks merge; seasons cycle; the years roll on. Bleak winter surprises Fall’s beauty! Biology jolts us as aging sneaksContinue reading “Ready or Not, Here I Come…”
Ready or Not, Here I Come….
Beginning a New Year is cause to celebrate renewal as well as an opportunity to contemplate how time and circumstances transition from one phase to the next. Sometimes, change is gradual and unnoticed. Days slip by; weeks merge; seasons cycle; the years roll on. Bleak winter surprises Fall’s beauty! Biology jolts us as aging sneaksContinue reading “Ready or Not, Here I Come….”
A Paradox: Different but the Same!
Basically the same but superficially different, these colorful lawn chairs are reminders of both the similarities and the uniqueness of the people who occupy them from time to time. Brown, yellow, black or white, we categorize ourselves by physical characteristics, personal quirkiness, ancestry, social standing , abilities, intellect and other individual differences. However, whether livingContinue reading “A Paradox: Different but the Same!”
