I love CHOCOLATE! I love the ambrosial smell of chocolate and the sweet, luscious feeling of melted dark chocolate dancing a sensual tango with my tongue. Ecstasy that only chocolate can provide. Whew! Chocolate and I have a reciprocal arrangement. As long as I agree to limit the amount I consume, it agrees not to... Continue Reading →
I Want To Be Happy When I Grow Up
I’m all grown up and I’m still looking for ways to be happy - every single day. There were times when I wondered what I was searching for. Did I really want to live in a constant state of euphoria? I won’t deny it; I love it when someone praises me on a particular accomplishment.... Continue Reading →
Too Busy Living Life to Deliberate New Year’s Resolutions
I’m too busy enjoying my holiday to deliberate about New Year’s Resolutions, which appears to be the common blogging and social media theme this week. I can set specific objectives anytime. Every morning when I wake up, is a new day - a renewal and new beginning. Here’s what I do in honor of the... Continue Reading →
“The Prayer”
I’m curled up cozily in my large russet leather chair by the lit Christmas tree, sipping my wine and nibbling on freshly baked gingerbread cookies. I listen to the “The Prayer” in the background as the peace of Christmas glides gently around the room and into my heart. I pray you'll be our eyes,... Continue Reading →
7 Delightful Christmas Traditions
We were standing in a circle, sipping wine at McPherson Theater during intermission. One lady asked if any of us had gone to the Sidney Sparkles Parade (aka Santa Parade) this year. We all shook our heads, mumbling excuses as to why not. She continued, “We always go to the Sidney parade; it’s just tradition... Continue Reading →
Guest Blogger: On Compassion and Wolves – Do we feed the wolf of compassion?
I am delighted to have Joanne Minaker, founder of Cared Humanity as my guest blogger today. I really liked her post on compassion and I'm thrilled to share it with you on this site. Today, two words are swirling around in my head and heart: compassion and wolves. Our son, Taryk, has been working on a... Continue Reading →