Perceptions of life captured in thoughtful stories, treasured moments and feel-good interludes.
The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it. ~ Hanh Nhat Thich I sat in in my office, slumped in my chair, fingers tapping away on the keys of the laptop. I was writing this post and I suddenly realized that the actual thoughts streaming through my... Continue Reading →
I was at the tender age of four, when a new doctor thought he’d tell my mother that her sweet, happy little girl had a congenital defect. The way I rotated both my feet inward was not ‘normal’, but, it was treatable. My mother had shuddered at the costly cure: years of night braces and... 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 →
“Bless us, and these your gifts, which we are about to receive,” said my brother-in-law at the head of the long dinner table where 18 of us sat, stopped in time for a moment of silent gratitude. It was Thanksgiving dinner, an afternoon where once a year we gather to celebrate our blessings. • Our... Continue Reading →
The question, "Is beauty subjective?" made me think of an inspirational story I came across years ago. It goes like this: A teacher asked her class to list the seven wonders of the world. The class became a buzz as the students debated about some of them. In the end, they came up with the... Continue Reading →
“What’s that?” “Those are rapids.” “What’s a rapid?” “It’s the fast-flowing and choppy part of the river.” “Why is it fast-flowing?” "Well because... " I pause? Why was this river fast flowing? Gulp, what will I say next? Ever try to keep up with the zillion questions a child asks you in a day? You... Continue Reading →
