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…
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…
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…
April is autism awareness month. As such, I would like to bring to your attention an incredible person, Temple Grandin. She is the USA Today 2025 recipient of the Colorado Woman of the Year Award. She is also autistic. Autism and the award might seem an unlikely pairing, but they are not. For decades, Temple…
Life is full of stigmas. They are everywhere, and most of them are untrue. Short, cute, blonde does not equal cheerleader. Cheerleader does not equal unintelligent. Depression does not equal crazy. A behavioral health center is not an insane asylum. Stigmas are labels of judgment that have no merit. I have a friend who suffers…
I’m not an experienced horse rider, but I have had the opportunity to ride horseback. Riding a horse is as unpredictable as waking up each day. You never know what’s in store. On more than one occasion, I’ve found myself in precisely the opposite position of where a rider should be. As the saying goes,…
Once upon a time, there was a woman who took great care in keeping her yard tidy. Day in and day out, she could be seen sweeping or raking. One morning, a neighbor stopped to converse with her. He couldn’t help but notice how committed she was to taking care of her property and inquired…
Tone of voice is to words what a visual impression is to sight. It’s an underestimated aspect of communication. Whether written or spoken, tone of voice reveals itself. A message can take on a very different meaning depending on the tone of the delivery. Emotions are conveyed, and moods are influenced by how something is…