“Joy is not in things; it is in us.” ~ Richard Wagner The Crab-apple blossoms are out! Aren’t they beautiful? I took the picture while walking home last week after teaching a complete novice how to update her organization web site. I loved the look of surprise when she discovered how easy it was! What... Continue Reading →
The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month. ~ Henry Van Dyke My girlfriend is visiting Ottawa, Canada right now. She’s a hockey grandma for two weeks, looking after her grandchildren, one of whom is playing in... 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 love Mondays! Please don’t throw nerf balls at me just yet. Hear me out. I’ve experienced enough Monday mornings when I’ve woken up totally zonked and ready to pull the covers over my head for the rest of the day. I’ve had mornings when I wake up totally stressed about some unpleasant meeting or... Continue Reading →
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 →
Eloquently Kate 