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New Beginnings
I took advantage of a rare 40-degree December day to clean up the garden. On my hands and knees in the soil, I ripped out dried brown stalks of sedum. As I cleared the old stalks away, I could clearly see the tender green sprouts just waiting for spring’s rains and warmth. New beginnings. I […]
Much is Told in Silence
My father was a quiet man and never gave long explanations. When I was about 10-years-old, he pointed to our old red Farmall tractor and told me to drive it into the shed. In the past I’d stood behind him on the draw-bar and looked over his shoulder. I’d seen him working the pedals, but […]
How to Find Joy in your Life
Are you looking to add or rediscover joy in your life? Think back to what excited you when you were around 10 years old. What gave you that buzz, got you jumping out of bed on a Saturday morning, engaged you so much you didn’t care if you ate or missed your favorite TV show? […]
RESTORE-ing Christmas
I am going to admit this right now. Christmas shopping stresses me out. I feel pressure to find the right gift, and sometimes resort to just grabbing something to get it over with. I wish I could restore the Christmas spirit. To add to the pressure I’m feeling, several years ago my siblings and sister-in-law […]
The Power of Thank You
This Thanksgiving, before we dig into the turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, many of us will take a moment to give thanks. Some of us will do it eloquently, maybe in the form of a prayer, some hurriedly so the food doesn’t get cold. However, the day after Thanksgiving our moment of gratitude is often […]
Speaking bee, duck and water dragon
Have you ever wished you could be like Dr. Doolittle and converse with animals? Maybe, like my brother, you already do. My brother is a beekeeper and needs to be mindful of his hive with the onset of winter. He also understands the language of his bees and has a relationship of mutual respect with […]
Honoring and Supporting Those Who Have Served
“Thank you for your service.” The woman’s voice draws my attention and I watch the TV. She is shaking the hand of a veteran arriving home after an Honor Flight. The news clip ex-plains that the Korean War veteran had spent the day with his daughter viewing memorials in Washington DC, visiting with other veterans, […]