nothing lasts forever
There’s a sheet of ice outside my door, down the drive, and most likely down most drives around these parts. […]
discover everyday grace
There’s a sheet of ice outside my door, down the drive, and most likely down most drives around these parts. […]
“Do not fear mistakes – there are none.” (~Miles Davis) “I win or I learn, but I never lose.” (~Marie […]
“Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right.” (~Henry Ford) I can’t remember when I […]
You’ve no doubt heard that the biggest reason people fail to realize their dreams is because they give up too […]
I swept up every leaf this fall, after they’d taken their own sweet time falling. No really. I did. Seriously. […]
There is nothing, and I mean nothing, so disconcerting and so discomforting and so downright difficult for a writer as […]
Yeah, so life can really stink sometimes. Not every day. And not every thing. But still. Enough days and enough […]
The bravest, strongest, most amazing thing you’ll ever do? Or I’ll ever do? Or anyone on this planet will ever […]
Congratulations, you. You made it through the first week of 2019 and yep, all of 2018 too. The good days, […]
It’s 2019. Finally. Seriously, is it just me? Or is everyone else kinda sorta glad that 2018 is finally put […]
It’s relentless, this rain. Has been all night. Buckets coming down, washing away the last of the snow and I […]
And if all you did today was survive this day – you’re doing great. Really. And really? We all have […]
You’ve heard it, no doubt. That advice, wisdom I guess, that coaches and teachers and motivational speakers like to give […]
We’ve all been there. Ready to sit down and work and focus and concentrate on that ONE THING that we’ve […]
Yeah well so…gardens. Specifically, my garden. The one I planted so carefully. Seriously, I actually measured the distance between my […]
It’s hard to know where to begin. You know? Where to begin, how to begin, what to actually do… It’s […]
They say that there’s a first time for everything. The first bike ride (without the training wheels). The first kiss […]
Live in the moment. Notice the now. Count your blessings. Carpe diem. You’ve heard the advice, maybe even given the […]
I slip a patty on the grill and hear sharp sting of sizzle as meat connects to hot iron. Sustenance-in-the-making […]
I taught myself how to play the violin. Just up and decided one day that I wanted to, so got […]