'The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in... Continue Reading →
“The first step toward being loved is learning to love what you see when you look in the mirror.” – Tadahiko Nagao I love short stories with thought-provoking messages. Here’s a Japanese folktale about 1000 mirrors and two dogs. Long ago in a small, far away village, there was place known as the House... Continue Reading →
My mother-in-law nearly tripped over her walker in delight when she arrived at the dining room of the retirement home where she and Dad live. A special table was reserved in honor of her birthday and there waiting for her were family and some friends, gifts, flowers and champagne! One of my precious moments from... Continue Reading →
Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude. ~ Denis Waitley How can this be possible? Despite all the disruptions in my life with my father-in-law’s radiation treatments, I find myself more grateful than ever. But I am. I... Continue Reading →
Are you one of those people who run out and buy a huge bouquet of tulips in January? I confess I am. I may forget the milk or butter, but those blooms come home with me. Despite the joy that Christmas brings to November and December, I’m usually done with the rain, the clouds and... Continue Reading →
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 →
Eloquently Kate 