“Bad News” Can Be “Good News”
Everyone has inside of him or her, a piece of good news. The good news is that you don’t know how great you can be! — Anne Frank In my last blog I wrote about the mysterious affliction that … Continue reading →
Joy Carol
Courage to Trust
Don’t look back too long or you will lose courage and want to stay right where you are. – Joyce Rupp I’ve always admired people who cope with loss or traumatic events as survivors, not as victims. Most tragic losses … Continue reading →
In the Heat of Summer
Everywhere were peace and stillness, as though all the elements were obeying the sacred law of calm and silence imposed by the blazing heat. –Sadegh Hedayat Recently we had an extremely hot spell in New York City. What made it … Continue reading →
Tiny Miracles in Trees
When I was growing up in Nebraska, my parents loved almost any bird that showed up at our home. Mother and Daddy tried to provide the birds with a sanctuary where they could sing and have safe homes. Their favorite … Continue reading →
Looking Back at Independence Day
How quickly the summer flies by, and we realize that when we’ve already celebrated the 4th of July – the day Americans are to remember the Declaration of Independence and the country’s separation from Great Britain in 1776. In reality … Continue reading →
Losing My Friend Seamus
Animals know this world in a way we never will. – John O’Donohue My good friend Seamus died this week of a heart attack. It was very sudden and totally unexpected. Seamus was only 10 years old, and he was … Continue reading →
Remembering Memorial Day
My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. – John F. Kennedy Memorial Day – a day when we remember and honor those who have helped our country … Continue reading →
Spring Miracles
Science has never drummed up quite as effective a tranquilizing agent as a sunny spring day. — W. Earl Hall Most of us love the season of spring, and we get excited just thinking about flowers, blossoms on trees, multiple … Continue reading →
Celebrating Life
On April 28, a group of my dear friends from different walks of my life held a Celebration of Life for me. On the invitation to the event were written these special words from poet John O’Donohue: Now is the … Continue reading →
What’s In a Name?
A name pronounced is the recognition of the individual to whom it belongs. He who can pronounce my name aright, he can call me, and is entitled to my love and service. – Henry David Thoreau Last week at church … Continue reading →