There are few things that give me greater joy – and I mean deep down, inexplicable, happy-licious all the way to my toes joy – than watching my daughter dance. I mean it! I love to watch her throw her whole self into the carefree, delightful business of celebrating the joy of the moment in […]
In my late 20s, I was introduced to the Serenity Prayer adopted by Alcoholics Anonymous and similar 12-step groups, and attributed to Reinhold Niebuhr. You know the one … “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.” I’ve […]
I love old stuff. I understand if you don’t (not everyone does) but I’m drawn to it like a kid to cotton candy. I love the rush of anticipation I get when I arrive at a flea market in my grubbies, latte in one hand and pulling my little red wagon with the other … […]
A few years back, I decided to extend my living space outdoors and create a sanctuary garden. I LOVE working in the dirt, creating vignettes within nature, planting and waiting, and watching things grow. I am by nature a nester and a tender of things. But living at the coast on a quarter acre of […]
On my way to the shop this morning, I turned on the radio just as a Trace Adkins song called “Just Fishin’” was starting to play. In a nutshell, the lyrics were of a dad recounting the memories of special moments with his daughter while on fishing trips throughout her childhood. I’m sure I’ve heard this song before, […]
I have what I like to call “a strong work ethic”. Okay, that may be a bit of an understatement. I am a Workaholic. Hmmmmm ….. deep breath for a moment of truth …. it may be time to change. Last month, I said goodbye to a very treasured friend. And as is often the case when […]
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Grace and Plenty 