Photo by S. Lundquist (Unsplash) Seven hours and 32 minutes. That was Google's best estimate for our drive from Northern to Southern California. We would start the journey with a perfect split of shared driving. I would begin, and my husband would take over just as we entered the busy Los Angeles traffic, heading straight …
I Was Possumed
Playing PossumPhoto by A. McCormick I could have easily stepped on him, curled in a small ball at the edge of the sidewalk. I gently touched his back and rubbed his soft tummy. His little paws moved, his eyes opened, and he gave me a big yawn. It was a baby opossum. This isn't the …
Do Unto Others And Then a Little Bit More
Photo by Miriam G on Unsplash Do you find your encounters with people more complicated? A little more challenging than your heart believes they need to be? I will confess, I may be overly sensitive to those I come in contact with. I’m a helper and fixer by pedigree. But it feels like people are struggling more than …
Life’s “If Only…”
Photo by Shutterstock I’m going way out on a limb to share a recent experience. I’m quite certain after reading this you are going to think a little less of my intelligence. But, I promise there is a point to my sharing my humiliation. If you’ve read my blogs over the years, you’ll know that …
The Broken Branch Moments of Life
Photo by TOMOKO UJI on Unsplash This weekend, I had an opportunity to spend the day roaming through greenhouses, walking miles of river trails, and meandering through community gardens. There were signs of new life all around - seedlings peeking through the warm soil, spring bulbs flaunting their bouquets, and trees carpeted in blossoms. Each encounter shouted, “It’s …
Quill Haven Musings
I have the great privilege of writing with a group of women. We call ourselves Quill Haven. And just in case you don't get the not-so-obvious pun, we are a group of women who find refuge in writing. Last month's assignment was to write a piece we would consider posting as a blog. We spent …
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