I have not missed the news. I am aware of the crumbling infrastructures around the world. Yes, it is painful and I have chosen to add light with images of nature and our beloved home- Earth - as my daily practice. With all that is happening, there are also small moments that bring a smile … Continue reading My Daily Smile #53
Category: Being Human
My Daily Smile #52
I have not missed the news. I am aware of the crumbling infrastructures around the world. Yes, it is painful and I have chosen to add light with images of nature and our beloved home- Earth - as my daily practice. With all that is happening, there are also small moments that bring a smile … Continue reading My Daily Smile #52
My Daily Smile #51
I have not missed the news. I am aware of the crumbling infrastructures around the world. Yes, it is painful and I have chosen to add light with images of nature and our beloved home- Earth - as my daily practice. With all that is happening, there are also small moments that bring a smile … Continue reading My Daily Smile #51
Daily Offering #50
I resonate with the culture of the lands I live on now, those of the first ones here. I feel compelled to honor these indigenous people. Among their traditions is to make an offering to the earth before any important event; each day we are alive qualifies in my world! I view my daily images … Continue reading Daily Offering #50
Seeing things 12/1/25
For as long as I can remember, I have always seen things that others don’t seem to notice. Most of them make me smile. It started with grandmother’s old telephone. Old Telephone - I saw a daffodil The one everyone does is to see things in the clouds. They provide a rich pallet for the … Continue reading Seeing things 12/1/25
Noticing 11.17.25
My body is definitely slowing down. Each step I take necessitates carefully evaluating the ground before me. Between arthritis, numb soles, and shortness of breath, hurrying is out of the question. In a previous story, “To Compare,” I learned how deadly it is to compare myself to others, now I have met her first cousin. … Continue reading Noticing 11.17.25
Appreciations 11.9.25
Remember that old song, “You’ve gotta dance like nobody’s watching?” This morning, I received a lengthy email from a dear friend. She wrote that she has read all my stories, intended to write something and her busy life got in the way. My heart felt warm and expanded right out of my ribcage. Perhaps there … Continue reading Appreciations 11.9.25
To compare 11.8.25
Comparing yourself to another is deadly. We either end up feeling ‘less than’ or ‘more than’ yet most of us do it without even thinking. Our ancestors’ survival often depended on being aware of who to follow, who to trust and how to maintain one’s place in the group. To a large extent our … Continue reading To compare 11.8.25
stories within november 4, 2025
Each of us has lived a story.* Personally, there is nothing I like better than to hear a friend open up about her or his life. People are fascinating, and I am always curious to know someone a bit better. Sometimes as I am driving, especially in bumper-to-bumper traffic, I picture each car being driven … Continue reading stories within november 4, 2025
Beyond stress 10.24.25
To be fair, the broker who convinced me to drop my expensive supplemental health insurance policy for Medicare and told me United Healthcare Medicare Advantage (UHC) wouldn’t even charge a monthly payment, and I would pay just a small co-pay per doctor visit. Cautionary Tale: “If it seems too good to be true – it … Continue reading Beyond stress 10.24.25
