The day is cloudy. The birds are flitting about the bird feeder (juncos, cardinals, woodpeckers, and nuthatches), and the quaking aspen are standing guard out front. A great day for a fire in the fireplace. I’m spending the day with my two most favorite people in all the world. We’ll have a Thanksgiving meal, then […]
Pre-Thanksgiving Thoughts
Have you heard of the four books out by Skylight Paths Publishing called, in order, Spring: A Spiritual Biography of the Season, Summer: A Spiritual Biography of the Season, Autumn: A Spiritual Biography of the Season, Winter: A Spiritual Biography of the Season? They’re wonderful books that include short snippets of poetry or prose or […]
Worthy’s Surprise Visit
What a surprise! Dan kept saying he was bringing a gift home on Thursday afternoon. I had no idea. He actually drove up to the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport to pick up my sister Worthy. They’d been planning this since June, I think. He called me on his way home saying, “Yeah, you know how Liliana […]
How Good We Have It
Liliana and I were waiting yesterday in front of the bank while Dan withdrew more hrivnas (Ukrainian bills). I’m sure I looked shocked when a man pointed to the ATM line, indicating, “Are you in line?” I shook my head and pointed to Dan and said no and thank you. I think he’s the second […]
The Perfect Birthday Present
Today is my birthday, and I’m counting all the things I love about my life right now. The darling, temperamental girl shown above, certainly–and the fact that a front loader can excite her to no end. Dan, my best friend and husband. Loyal friends you can count on. Health. The beauty of the smallest things, […]