When my husband spotted a pair of Mallard ducks in our yard, he stated how cool it would be if they decided to nest there. He was visibly disappointed when they flew away. Weeks later, while I was gardening, I spied the female camouflaged under a small pine tree. She sat atop a nest of…
Life is intense. Why do we make it more so by continually cranking up the intensity: more hours at work, calories to burn, or money in the bank? Constantly striving for more creates intensity. Increasing the intensity of life without intention is insanity. Living with intention means enjoying what we have, how we are, and…
Where you live is your choice, be it beach, mountain, or city. The same is true for where you live in time, be it past, present, or future. We live where we are comfortable and sometimes stay there longer than we should. What happened is in the past. We are free to visit whenever we…
Where you live is your choice, be it beach, mountain, or city. The same is true for where you live in time, be it past, present, or future. We live where we are comfortable and sometimes stay there longer than we should. What happened is in the past. We are free to visit whenever we…
Looking at my countertop weather station the other day, I realized information can be right and wrong at the same time. The device is usually accurate enough to plan for what to wear for the day. On this particular morning, the date, time, and temperature were correct, but not the actual weather. The digital picture…
When I was a kid, the only thing I locked up was my bike. We didn’t even lock our back door. Nowadays, I feel locked out of my own life due to every aspect of it being password-protected. More often than not, I have to search for my credentials so I can order something online.…
Every trip requires at least some baggage. When packing, the goal is to be prepared, but at the same time, take only what’s necessary. What you bring has everything to do with the activities you’ve planned. Common sense leaves the snow boots behind for a beach trip. What gets thrown into the bag are the…
Spring is in the air and the seasonal intoxication that comes with it. The onset of every season engages each of my senses uniquely with the surroundings. Right now, spring weather brings more than eye candy in the form of greenery and flowers. The scents of the tree blossoms and rainfall are tantalizing enough to…
“April showers bring May flowers,” and flowers attract pollinators. Pollinators, such as birds, bees, butterflies, beetles, and bats, are responsible for the pollination of over eighty percent of the world’s flowering plants. These are highly integral creatures that need protection. Humans need to be Pollinator Protectors, and Earth Day is the perfect time to start.…
Even with all of the national and Hallmark holidays, there is one that I believe is missing. No, it’s not Superbowl Monday, though I doubt my idea will heed as much interest. Wouldn’t Make-A-difference Day be fantastic? One day a year dedicated to performing as many acts of kindness as possible. The officialness of the…