clippity clop, clippity clop. I sometimes, generally in the morning. hear the sound of horses as they walk down my street. police horses, officers riding along, slowly. today I walked, towards the stable where the horses reside. not with the intent the stable would be my destination. just the general direction and I witnessed an … More movement
A man came to my house today to look at a broken window. The plan is he will get back to me after the holidays about fixing it. It’s cracked. In need of repair. A small window. I am reminded, inside my head, of small windows. As in time. My daughter is currently home. As … More windows
I’m reminded experiences matter. Often, at least to me, more so than actual, physical things. Time with someone I care about. Time spent alone which enables me to process and grow. While I’m thankful, grateful, whatever word one might choose…for my house, car, shoes, food. Thankful for specific people who are much more important, obviously … More brevity matters not…sometimes
It’s fairly easy, if you have a bent towards being anxious, to ruin a good day. I’ve found that to be true. It’s also though, truly amazing, that I often experience a day or a portion of a day and think….wow, what a gift! My son graduated college on Saturday, and of course, I expected it … More small gifts
Time, time, time See what’s become of me While I looked around for my possibilities I was so hard to please But look around Leaves are brown And the sky is a hazy shade of winter Hear the Salvation Army band Down by the riverside’s Bound to be a better ride Than what you’ve got … More look around
You don’t have to have it all figured out today. Thank you! Thank you so much for that reminder. I often live as though I should. Should have it all figured out. Should know the answers. But sometimes I don’t even know the questions. Yesterday I heard someone say the above quote, or at least that’s … More figured out
I’ve come to realize how easily the pendulum of outlook can swing. A day can be passing quite fine. Items checked off a list. Accomplishments. Meetings. Something created. Sent. Hours with people I care for. Sites seen. Then, often abruptly, the mood can change. Sometimes circumstance. Sometimes an unexpected reminder that all is not as … More time and theories of
For oh so long I thought priorities were fairly simple. Kind of like the Marines: God/Core/Country. So, for a person such as myself: God/Husband/Kids/Etc. Yet I realize now it’s not that easy. Or maybe it’s extremely easy and I’ve tried to put way too much into it. In particular, I’m finding priorities regarding my husband … More prioritizing one’s priorities
Upon a Sunny Day 