All words are pegs to hang ideas on. – Henry Ward Beecher And some words certainly carry a hefty load of ideas! For example, the word “love” can be interchanged with the words “compassion”, “romance”, “friendship”, and “affection”, to name but a few. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Other words are … Continue reading
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Happy 3rd Birthday, River!
She came into this world a little earlier than expected; a tiny, precious bundle of Christmas joy. How small and helpless she was, and needing so much of her mom’s loving care and patient attention to nurture her. Although her mom was a little overwhelmed and extremely sleep-deprived, she managed to provide River with exactly … Continue reading
Rivers Are Children Holding Hands
I came across this wonderful little poem. It appeared in a second grade reading textbook in an article about the life of a poet. To my dismay, the publisher of the book did not include the title of the poem or the year that it was published. Unfortunately, my internet research has failed to uncover … Continue reading
Bedtime and Balloons
Sometimes life is so busy. There’s work, there’s play, there’s challenge, there’s stimulation. The body gets tired and the mind gets worn out. In fact, the mind gets a better work out than the body, at least in my case. And by the time my husband says it’s bedtime, my body just wants to stay … Continue reading
Simple Pleasures 