Photo by G. de Germain Some say 2020 has been the worst year ever! If I am completely honest, I’ve had moments when I share that sentiment. It’s been challenging on so many levels, and the funny thing is, we don’t know if 2021 will be any better. And now, Thanksgiving is 11 days away. …
Seasons of Change
Photo by C. Fonte I spent a few hours this week cleaning the garden shed, a neat little space in the stairwell under our deck, and putting the raised garden beds to rest for the winter. I always have mixed emotions about ending the gardening season but the first snow has already fallen, the ground …
Small Things
Photo by A. McCormick It’s the little things in life that touch me the most -a smile from a precocious 2-year old, the purple and orange of a newly rising sun, that gentle sigh my husband makes at the end of the day. Small things, reminding me that our lives are precious, a daily blessing. …
Inattentional blindness…
Photo by M. Helin The sun was casting a shadow through the canopy of leaves. Slivers of light falling onto the path in front of my feet. The leaves were brilliant -red, orange, and a hint of yellow that shouted, “look at me!” I‘ve walked this path many times over the years. But this year, …
A Divine Encounter
Photo by A. McCormick On the edge of town, bordered by cliff face and surrounded by suburbia, is a beautiful hiking trail. A stream runs through pastureland, flowing under wood bridges, over rocks, and lapping against creek beds graced with irises, aspen trees, and pines. It is a sanctuary tucked in the midst of the …
Holy Moments
Photo by A. Burden A stillness fell over the room. The type of quiet that forces you to take notice. The music played gently in the background and the early morning light cut through the window leaving a shadow across the small wooden table and her favorite cup of tea. The children were clinging to …
BeLoved 