With Thanksgiving Day around the corner, the nurturer in me is thinking more about my family, and how I want to make them feel “at home” as we share this special day together. While my husband will lovingly prepare the turkey, I will prepare the tables with decorations and favors; ways for us to show … Continue reading
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Finding Our Place in the Natural World
“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” John Muir (1838-1914) A naturalist, a preservationist, and one of the earliest advocates of the national park idea, John Muir’s words ring true today more than ever. When I read this quote, I wondered if John … Continue reading
Finding Peace in Your Day
“Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.” (Unknown) I have always liked this quote. While I have to admit that I would like, often, to be … Continue reading
Can Heaven Be A Place On Earth? Part 8 in an 8 Part Series
“Can Heaven be a place on Earth?” What began as an interesting question became a quest to: 1. learn what people of various faiths and backgrounds believe about Heaven, 2. to learn how we are connected in our needs, hopes, and values, and 3. to find a way to connect these concepts with life in … Continue reading
Can Heaven Be A Place On Earth? Part 4 in an 8 Part Series
“Can Heaven be a place on Earth?” What began as an interesting question became a quest to: 1. learn what people of various faiths and backgrounds believe about Heaven, 2. to learn how we are connected in our needs, hopes, and values, and 3. to find a way to connect these concepts with life in … Continue reading
Can Heaven Be A Place On Earth? Part 3 in an 8 Part Series
“Can Heaven be a place on Earth?” What began as an interesting question became a quest to: 1. learn what people of various faiths and backgrounds believe about Heaven, 2. to learn how we are connected in our needs, hopes, and values, and 3. to find a way to connect these concepts with life in … Continue reading
Simple Pleasures 