My gratitude for today is for my four children. I had no idea I would ever be a parent, but I am grateful and thankful for this, the "toughest job you'll ever love." Seeing them grow and think and become good, beautiful people is perhaps the best gift I have ever received in my life.... Continue Reading →
It's Veteran's Day in the United States. Armistice Day in other countries. I wanted to this post to land at the 11th hour and the 11th minute, on November 11. In years past, that was when we would toast the veterans in the dining room. That was usually after the parade, the marching band, and... Continue Reading →
This morning we went for an early walk, the grass was iced over. The air was crisp. I thought about where I was feeling most grateful today. The answer came as my cheeks pinked up and breath came out in clouds of vapor. What has been uplifting, soothing, calming, and energizing in my life? What... Continue Reading →
"I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions." -- Stephen Covey
It's Monday in the Valley and there's freeze warning until 9 AM. My cell phone tells me it's 34 degrees outside. This wouldn't be a big deal except that a week or so ago we were in the 80s. I guess California winter has arrived. Which brings me to my #gratitude for the morning. #Thankful... Continue Reading →
"We must all suffer from one of two pains, the pain of discipline or the pain of regret.” - J. Rohn
