Preface Recovery is about acknowledging, coming to believe, learning to trust, remembering, thinking through, seeking perspective, taking time to review, becoming willing to let go, gathering courage to do hard things, growing in our ability to live by revelation, serving our fellows–and all this ... Read More
“Bleak Midwinter”
This morning as I opened my blinds to allow the first light of day into the cozy yellow bedroom I was hopeful for sunshine. But as I pulled the string that opens my view to the world outside and gazed out the window at the gray day these words came to mind. “Snow had fallen, snow on snow.” They are ... Read More
Struggling? Don’t Abandon Your Resolution—Check Your Motivation!
I can do this! Do it for the clothes—the skinny jeans, the juniors section of Kohls, shopping on the right side of the Dress Barn. Do it for the concerned people in my life—my husband, my mother, my kids…think of the kids. Then there’s my doctor. I could do it for him, for my heart, my knees, my ... Read More
“Hey, I Didn’t Break My Leg!”
Sometimes the best entertainment in the house comes with the house. In fact, sometimes it is the house, or part of it. We are the proud owners of one such piece of equipment. Who knew that a simple piece of lumber could be such a draw to little ones looking for excitement? But paint a board with ... Read More
Bird-Legs or Wings—Which Will It Be?
I love birds. I think it’s because they’re the only wild creations I can see every day. I don’t have to go to a zoo or an animal refuge. All I have to do is keep my eyes open and my ears tuned in. Years ago I bought a book with pictures and descriptions of all the plants and animals natural to ... Read More