Friendship and community are, first of all, inner qualities. ~ Henri Nouwen (1932-1996) Priest, Writer, Professor at Notre Dame, Harvard and Yale When you say the word good-bye, what are you feeling and thinking? Do you want to be … Read More
“Life needs to be appreciated more than it needs to be understood.” ~ Stuart Heller One day at the bank when it was my turn to approach the teller, I asked “What’s the best day of your life?” She … Read More
“Love isn’t blind; it just only sees what matters.” ~ William Curry What makes a lover blind? What is it a lover can’t see? Is blindness always a bad thing? What do you see when you start the day and … Read More
If you really want to understand me, please hear what I am not saying, what I may never be able to say. ~ Anonymous If we all would really listen to each other, we could save on therapy by seeing … Read More
If you really want to understand me, please hear what I am not saying, what I may never be able to say. ~ Anonymous If we all would really listen to each other, we could save on therapy by seeing … Read More
Behold how good and how pleasant it is, for brethren to dwell together in unity! ~ Psalm 133:1 On my first visit to heaven as an outside consultant to the Board of Directors, I was surprised to see so many … Read More
This is a guest post by Prudence Sinclair. Good morning, lovely YOU! I have been so happy seeing it stay light outside until almost 9PM where I live. I tend to get a little down in the winter when the … 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
This is a guest post by Prudence Sinclair. Good morning, lovely you! I sadly spent a good portion of my life in incredibly toxic relationships. How toxic? Restraining order toxic!! I won’t go into all of the details here, though I … Read More
Good morning, lovely you! You have all heard me talk glowingly about my love, Dave. He is such an angel and has touched my life with such kindness and gentleness. Here’s the kind of guy he is. Not long ago, … Read More