Today you are 20. A nice, even number, divisible by ten. And two and five and four. And even 2.5. If only life’s puzzles and problems were so easy to divide and conquer. You though, you have the ability and agility to navigate through. I am certain of that. Circumstances out of your control and … More twenty
Last week I posted an entry regarding letting something go. Well, I’ve decided maybe not. Maybe not let go. First of all, well….there’s a difference between letting go of a situation completely [as in finalization] and surrender. Finalization is, quite obviously, final. Surrender is release. Realizing something is out of one’s control. I’ve come to … More wait here
I find myself having a hard time letting go. I can be compulsive. I can hold on. To release is to surrender and to surrender…..well isn’t that giving up? Maybe not. I suppose it’s actually good to surrender. Relinquish. Therapeutic perhaps? Yet it’s so.so.so.so.so hard. I find myself realizing I must let go of a … More fall
Head versus heart. What logically makes sense versus what brings me joy. It’s interesting people often share they want the best for a person. And by that I think what they’re really saying is I want what makes the most sense. The best scenario. The most fruitful outcome. From their point of view, of course. Wisdom … More of my heart
People who write regularly seem to enjoy putting together {best of} lists. Especially around the new year. You know, best songs of 2014. Best books. Best movies. In times past, I posted a blog entry every Friday entitled Flapjack Friday Faves. That was back when I made my kids pancakes every Friday morning. And I took the … More favorite things
I took my journal and headed downtown. Sanctuary. A word that means a place of safety. A place of refuge. On Sunday evening, it was the label of the church service I attended. I decided to forgo the service at my usual church of choice this last Sunday morning. I wanted to spend time with my son before … More sanctuary
This past fall I decided to bring my geraniums indoors. Normally, after the first freeze of the season, I would put the plants in the trash can. Actually, the can designated for yard clippings, leaves and such. I can’t think of the correct name for this can/Herbie/container right now, but trust me, the city of Lexington … More geraniums
I believe when you go through a major difficulty, it’s not hard to let it define you. Consume your thoughts and control your actions. Every move, whether big or small, can be based on the issue. Anxiety can loom. Friends and family members are careful. To not say something hurtful. Or to warn you of … More in with the new…..and beautiful
I have been a bit iffy regarding this holiday season. As 2014 wraps up, I long for the day I can start a brand new year. This year, well this year has not been a good one. Yet as it comes to a close, December has brought to mind positive things. I’d say it’s the … More makin’ it through december
Opposites. Yesterday to today. A day spent with my son, who I love. Yesterday featured an actual van Gogh and a renowned guitarist. Today? None of the above. Today was the typical Monday, like the song. Rain, annoyances, some sadness sprinkled in. My advent reading today, day 2? Opposites as well. Wait. Seek. Unlike yesterday, … More day 2
Upon a Sunny Day 