I finally made it to the point in the grieving process (for my previous dog, Mister Dickens) where I could think about opening my heart and life up to a new companion. My search led me in a surprising direction! I always thought I was a small dog kind of girl, but once I began…
Kindness is Alive and Well
My mom and I recently returned from spending a few weeks in Great Britain. I can't even begin to tell you what a dream come true it was to walk the streets that Dickens walked, amble through the countryside that inspired Jane Austen, see the rooms in which Shakespeare spent his childhood, and visit the…
Father’s Day Inspiration: Write It On Your Heart
"My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me." -Jim Valvano My dad's signature isn't quite written on my heart but it is right behind it; every time I see it in the mirror, it reminds me of the card I copied it from: one with Martin…
Never Forget…
...the reason why we have a holiday today. Happy Memorial Day, all!
Don’t Take the Picture
One of the things that makes up for the early mornings and late evenings when I am on call is the chance to see the sun rise and set. My commute, heading east in the morning and west in the evening, makes it certain that my eyes will be aimed at the rising and setting…
Fly Away with Me
This is what the start of an adventure looks like! Two days and counting. More to come along the way!
Happiness for only $2.99
Bought these beauties, which hadn't yet bloomed, at Trader Joe's this past weekend for less than three bucks. Such a great deal for the many smiles they've caused as they opened. Seeing them against the fading spring sunlight has been such a gift every evening this week. Happiness isn't always so easily bought, but when…
A New Reminder
My new daily reminder... Hope it is a truth you'll remember too. It is ok to be imperfect. It is enough to try and try again. Wishing you a week filled with glorious imperfection in which you are able to find peace, contentment, and joy!
Life is Rarely Ideal
Sometimes you are a seed that finds itself between a crack in the sidewalk. Sometimes you are a woodpecker who can only find bugs in a piece of wood caught on a wire. Life is often less than perfect. But you make the best of it with what you have got. And, you know, somehow…
Saturday Inspiration: Mother Nature, Mark Twain, and The Secret Garden
Spring has definitely arrived in South Florida! " 'Is the spring coming?' he said. 'What is it like?' ... 'It is the sun shining on the rain and the rain falling on the sunshine.' " -Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden "It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you've…
365 Days of Grace 