Dear All, If you want to help yourself to get through these painful times, please read three little books for and about children. They were written years ago to help people raise children who feel loved and to help adults … Read More
It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do little— do what you can. –Sydney Smith Perhaps you have heard the story about the boy on the beach throwing washed-up sand dollars back into … Read More
This is a guest post by Prudence Sinclair. Good morning lovely you! And an official Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were joyful and bright. What will 2022 hold in store for us all? While this is traditionally a … Read More
Being a good chauffeur is more than just knowing how to drive. ~ ADELE RUTH When someone you care about is involved in a serious dilemma, be it physical or psychological, you can be his or her chauffeur. WE chuckle … Read More
Letter to Bernie Hi Dad, I hope things are going well for you. I wanted to wish you good things for this season of maximum daylight; may the literal light help bring you all the good things that come with … Read More
This is a guest post by Prudence Sinclair. Hello, lovely you! I hope you had an amazing weekend and smooth start to your week. You know that old saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it?” Well, I believe this … Read More
The small courtesies sweeten life; the greater ennoble it. ~ CHRISTIAN NESTELL BOVEE My wife called me “sweetheart” a few minutes ago, as she came into the room where I was working. I teased her by asking, “Why are you … Read More
The old skin has to be shed before the new one can come. ~ Joseph Campbell We all carry old wounds within us; for some they are physical and for others they are emotional. There are any reasons why these … Read More
“What the world needs is some do-give-a-damn pills.” ~ Dr. William Menninger Just as physical pain is necessary to protect us from harm, emotional pain is necessary to lead us to find and express our compassion and love for our … Read More
Until last night, when I had a conversation with God about the true nature of life and the never ending nature of consciousness, I had forgotten about the song by Harry Chapin I had hanging on our kitchen wall. Incorporated … Read More