Change
Recently, I have been reflecting on change. My husband retired in March. Although I knew his retirement was imminent, its actual arrival has made me off-kilter. He chose to make this change. Being older...
Category: Reflections
Stillness
In this busy world, being on the go seems to be the norm. On some level, the busyness in our lives may make us feel needed or valued. We find it hard to slow...
Pain
As I lay here recovering from surgery, I cannot help but think of pain. The inherent act of surgery causes physical pain. Physical pain continues as the body heals and although painful, it is...
Thwarted Plans
The other day, my daughter and I decided to take a drive to the Oregon coast. We loaded the car with our rain gear, not letting the rain deter us from a walk on...
Animals
I love animals, both wild and domestic. There is something amazing about watching wild animals in their natural surroundings. Most people cannot afford to go on a safari. So, we have zoos and wild...
Family
This past weekend I attended the 60th birthday celebration of my husband’s client. In addition to celebrating his birthday, which was actually back in February, we celebrated his mother’s 90th birthday. They decided to...
The Golden Rule
Treating others in the way that you would like to be treated, referred to as “The Golden Rule”, is a principle that exists in many religions. It seems like common sense to me. I...
