Although I have 3 children, I was not prepared for what happened yesterday while I was babysitting my grandson. My grandson will be two...

I loved this expression because not only does it encourage us to stay positive, but it also provides us with the image of being planted. If we are planted in positivity we can allow it to nurture us and help us grow. When you watch a plant grow you know it takes time and patience until the plant has fully blossomed. We become stronger and better with patience and the resources we need to nourish our bodies and spirit. Positivity leads us to the light while negativity is the d

We saw it in the window of a thrift store. At the same time our old fashioned ways lit up. Our eyes sparkled and we laughed. Carefree We...

I have never had a dog like the border collie we have now. I didn’t know anything about the breed before Bandit burst into our lives...

Do you ever feel slightly off, and tired mentally, physically, and emotionally? It could be from stress, being overwhelmed, or from...

I have a feeling most people answered this question immediately with a yes. Most of us lead hectic lives as we fulfill the many...

Have you always wanted to do something, but you didn’t do it because you didn’t think you would be good at it? Have you stopped doing...

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...