I have found that a key ingredient of a simple pleasure is one’s perception of time. To truly enjoy a thing, one has to be fully present in the moment. On my recent visit to Yellowstone National Park, I was reminded of this idea. The beauty of the natural resources, wildlife, and geothermal features is, … Continue reading
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Winter’s Beauty
You may have noticed, if you’ve visited my blog in the past month, that I’ve changed my header picture. I like change periodically, like the seasons, and even though we haven’t seen snow in these parts, I wanted a snowy scene. When I saw this photo, I was instantly transported to a winter a couple … Continue reading
Afternoon on a Hill
Afternoon on a Hill By Edna St. Vincent Millay I will be the gladdest thing Under the sun! I will touch a hundred flowers And not pick one. I will look at cliffs and clouds With quiet eyes, Watch the wind bow down the grass, And the grass rise. And when lights begin to show … Continue reading
Can Heaven Be A Place On Earth? Part 6 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
Natural Beauty & The Modern World
Have you ever taken the time to notice all the beauty that exists in our natural world? Like most people in our society, I find myself busily distracted with all the thoughts and motions of daily life in a fast-paced, indoor-lived modern world. Maybe you are like that too. It seems that as our society … Continue reading
Simple Pleasures 