Love is an insatiable human need. When we give a gift we strive to make it the “perfect” gift, so why not strive for the same thing when we give love? Different types of relationships require us to love differently. There is romantic, familial, friendly, and self-love to consider. Not everyone needs to be loved…
Not many people are willing to put the needs of others before their own, but my friend Angela is that kind of person. In the past year she has endured significant health complications due to a combination of multiple sclerosis and covid. She’s been in and out of the hospital for lengthy stays, but that…
Flowers fascinate me. They are beautiful at every stage of their life. What seems fragile is remarkably strong. It’s amazing how blossoms know when to emerge and when to retreat. Flowers patiently sit below the surface waiting for the right time to appear. As they wait they gather their strength to push through the tough…
Recently, I was asked what I think it means to have grace. My answer was that grace and kindness are much the same. Both are gifts and there is no better gift than being kind. Having grace is a means to obtaining peace. The more I thought about it, the more it occurred to me…
Every day is a beautiful day in my neighborhood because I’m blessed to have incredible neighbors. Though Mr. Rogers and Tony Danza don’t come by, and Big Bird isn’t really invited, our neighborhood has no shortage of characters or camaraderie. We genuinely care for and about each other. Our friendships are especially unique as we…
For the first time in a long time the world seems to be on the same page. What is happening in Ukraine is not okay. Few of us can imagine what being a Ukrainian feels like. We watch the news from afar, turn our attention to social media, and collectively wonder what we can do…
We could all use a boost to our spirits lately. Tensions are high, tolerance is low, patience is next to nothing. A collective sense of feeing l depleted and overwhelmed exists. There is no certainty in making plans. Joy sounds like a word, not a feeling. What if I could guarantee you at least a…