We all have those moments when we are in a funk, and we need some words of wisdom or inspiration. There are a few pieces of advice I have received through the years that I always fall back on when things are hard. Here are a few I hope will help you. Don’t waste your energy on negativity. We have all probably had someone betray us, manipulate us, or do us wrong in some way. It’s natural to feel all the emotions associated with the situation, but what good does it do to contin

Water soothes chaos Whether you are six or sixty Crashing waves produce a heartbeat Of their own making Glistening off the water Sun rays...

Today I create love I hear the screams I feel the shadow But I create love And a better tomorrow Today I create The opposite of pain Tie...

Today I Pray that . . . My hands be nimble, soft and productive My body stands tall and strong, My mind stays focused on only good My heart stays willing and open to all, My lips and tongue Speak with grace and love. Image: Artist Mrinal Kanty Das, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

We finally got a moment to come up for air! Please enjoy our summer edition, filled with stories and poems that capture the very essence...

Could be menopause flashing through. Could be the latest round of flu. Either way, baby, enjoy what you’ve got: flashes or fever, this chick is hot. LOL!

Cat purrs heal As we feel their love Being a Cat Sitter is gift of God Naturally it came to be Frees me to help our son with his dreams,...

His Awkward Age began at birth. I am his mom. I know it. And now that he’s reached twenty-one, I’m doubtful he’ll outgrow it. By the...

Today I turned into gold A love, a sort of sweet smoke Right at the end of my rope I found a hole in a river of hope I swam until I...

Corinthians 2; 5-8 To be absent from the body, present with the Lord Seems whenever I take a walk , butterflies dance near me My Aunt passed almost six months ago. I think of her and butterflies When my brother came over, and we walked our neighborhood, he spotted the butterflies . Made me smile. ‘That’s Aunt Dee. She loved butterflies, like I do to.’ Yes. And, as I walk alone , butterflies dance across the street ,bringing simple joy to my heart. Image, Butterflies by

As you go through your day, child, Pray no one’s watching For the slip-ups and sillies we inevitably do. Be gentle with those Who break eggs around you, Knowing sooner or later, The yolk is on you! Image by Freepik

I don’t get it. I go out and buy all the good stuff – chicken, fish, veggies, sweet potatoes, fruit, nutmilks, nuts, granola – I mean all...

Let’s be positive. And let’s be real. Actually not real, just positive. Let’s only emit positivity. Lets shine our light on the Earth,...

After about 3 years without taking a REAL vacation, New York City was the perfect backdrop for my needed mental unplugging. It’s one of...

Mister, under the shimmery tree I wonder if you know Christmas is a special time For humans to show Love to those near and far Warming hearts so cold Mister, wrapped in garland I wonder if you know How long it took me To get that special glow Mister, climbing the evergreen I wonder if you know That tree will tip over Climb down from that bough Mister, tomorrow night is Christmas I wonder if you know What a picture you make With that red bow Mister, the family is here I wonder

Add some zip to your holiday appetizers this year with these spicy pecans! My first batch is already gone, but there’s still time for...

These trees. A forest surrounds me. I am accustomed to growth. Striving. Nurturing. ~~~ I accept the boughs above me. There is...

Anhinga birds Open wings Drying Standing by the Water Silent Who will see them As the moon fills? By Paula Timpson

Well, Senior Friends, another Fall is here, with dusk coming earlier and earlier here in Wisconsin. I feel as though I am in the Fall of my life looking at winter coming. We anticipate the beauty of color this time of year. Be that as it may, snow is coming as well as winter chill. If we can appreciate the beauty of color in each day we can choose not to dwell on what is coming tomorrow. Perhaps that is optimistic, but better the glass half full than empty. I hope you can fi

This morning I took a train to Mexico. The track edged along a bottle green sea. The end of the line was the most perfect photo...

My Aunt Dee loved butterflies as much as I do She passed into heaven I asked God for a sign that she was happy As I swam a little in our...

Hello fellow baby boomers! We lived in the best generation yet, I think. Getting my Amazon orders has been challenging. As I said, this...

Today, I am writing about Seniors’ mental health. I know “mental health” is seen as a dirty word – even today, which is quite...

Flowers were Pressed by Mom in books When I was a little girl Dreaming . . . Mostly violets and bright pure yellow buttercups I remember...