Who has been your life’s hero or heroine? Those of you who have read my blogs for the last 11 years know my darling, sweet, unassuming Mom was my heroine. She still is. Gone now for six years, everyday I miss her quiet, lovely wisdom. Today is my 70th birthday. I remember when Mom was 70. That’s when… Read more →
What inflates your balloon of gratitude? Thanksgiving is one of my most special days. I wax philosophical every year thinking back on past great celebrations. Remembering Mom…Well that is like extra rich cream cheese frosting on top of my favorite carrot cake. Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends. I also hope all my Canadian friends had a great Thanksgiving… Read more →
Thank you notes. Real pen and paper snail mail, stamped, and sealed with a kiss, envelops. Do you still write them? Or have they been dumped into your life’s gratitude graveyard recycle bin? Perhaps you used to write them, but somewhere along the way, you chose to allow technology to trump your household mail box. Do you think an email,… Read more →
In the hub bub of the holiday season, do you ever pause and take a moment to think about yourself? Nope, it’s not selfish! Does gratitude come to mind? Want to feel less stressed? Pause and remind yourself who your ARE as a person, not just for all the things you DO and are able to get accomplished. Do notice… Read more →
I bet you welcome it with the same pink purple passion as I do. Time to do a double flip. If you can do one for me, I’d appreciate it! It seems like a long time since I’ve touched base with you. I am sitting here in Puerto Vallarta. It’s 85F. Lovely! I hear melodic waves crashing their arrival on… Read more →
My darling Mom, Louise Burgess, would have been 95 today. I snapped this photo last year just before her party. Is that a happy woman? You bet! In less than 3 weeks after her whirlwind birthday, she would be gone. If Mom were still blessing the planet with her quiet, humble charm, I would be in Delaware. I would have… Read more →