Midlife Transitions
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” – Maya Angelou No matter how old we are or what our…
Life's Gifts
I lost a very good friend last week ~ not a friend I called every day, but a friend I enjoyed sitting beside and having a cup of tea. My friend was strong…
THE FANTASY OF YOUTH
Ironically, this is my Alma mater! Lately I have been reflecting on the lost optimism of my youth, once such an integral part of who I was. Its absence disturbs me. I want…
Mother's Day
I’m spending Mother’s Day with Mom, sitting beside her hospital bed. Three days ago she fell and broke her upper thigh bone, only a few short weeks after we moved her into the…
What Kind of Tree are You?
Trees are like people. They are all different but each has its own purpose. Some provide shelter and comfort, others offer strength and encouragement. Just as we appreciate trees differently, we can appreciate…
Did the Woodstock Generation Lose Its Way?
Every day I’m a little more amazed at the materialism in our country. Even as many of us struggle to tighten our budgets and live in spite of lost wages, the more majority…
