Pickles & Jars

Today a friend of mine shared a short story with me. She thought I would appreciate it, and she was right. This past year I have had my troubles with moving too fast and pushing too hard, and while most of that is behind me, I still need a gentle reminder, even though things are . . . → Read More: Pickles & Jars

What Shall We Shed Today?

Awwwww…maaan! Today begins the weight! Obviously trying to shed the 14 lbs in October didn’t work and much harsher measures are called for. I was bobbling along on and off my own diet plan without much direction. I knew as it got closer, December would present the challenge again because I gave the weight problem . . . → Read More: What Shall We Shed Today?

Easy Quiet of the Night

This morning when I woke up I had things I wanted to write about. I had things I wanted to rant and rave about. I had points I wanted to make. I had concepts I wanted to form. Give me this phone and let me have at it. But then the busyness of Christmas took . . . → Read More: Easy Quiet of the Night

Shedding – It’s Dec 1

I knew weeks ago the month of December was going to end my journey this year by shedding things I will no longer need in 2012. This shedding process is going to be both emotional and physical. I will be shedding fears and insecurities, along with weight and junk around the house. The aim is . . . → Read More: Shedding – It’s Dec 1

Tis’ the Season For Giving….

…..so why not take 20 minutes and explore giving in a new way?

This time of year the charities and places to give are too numerous to count. It overwhelms me every year because I can’t give to all of them. Then I saw this video. I learned that God doesn’t want our money. God . . . → Read More: Tis’ the Season For Giving….

Better Than A Hallelujah

This morning I heard a song whose chorus caused me to stop and listen to the words:

“We pour out our miseries, God just hears a melody, beautiful the mess we are, honest cries of broken hearts….better than a Halleluah …” I liked the concept.

And then I made my way to another very . . . → Read More: Better Than A Hallelujah

Go Day

This morning Face the Nation opened with “Today is go day.” After gathering for the long holiday weekend, today is the day “everyone gets back on their own boat”.

I laughed as that segment played across the tv because our girls were in the midst of vacating the NY hovel that we all gathered in . . . → Read More: Go Day

I Love Pop Culture

A day at the NY apartment with my girls. Jammies all day. The morning news was quickly changed to VH 1. Boston daughter made breakfast quiches and we spent the better part of the morning discussing music and artists. Around noon we took a break. The girls walked over to visit grandpa and left me . . . → Read More: I Love Pop Culture

Relax…

Yesterday I reflected on the holiday…today I just want to relax and bask in the things I’m thankful for. One of them is you, my dear readers. Relax and enjoy your special moments today. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you.

And so, as yet another Thanksgiving goes by, open the bottle and Relax, and . . . → Read More: Relax…

Grace, Like Rain

I heard the rain pounding on the roof at 5 am even before I opened my eyes. I kind of smiled to myself as a song lyric floated through my mind:

“Grace, like rain falls down on me.”

It’s from the song Grace Like Rain by Todd Agnew. The song is a cool rendition of . . . → Read More: Grace, Like Rain