Faith and Spirituality, Gratitude, Quotes

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

My Top Three for the Week: 3.)  An exhilarating run on an exceptionally warm October evening, followed by a hot shower, a bowl of popcorn, a glass of A&W, and watching an episode of Castle. The ingredients for a perfect evening. 🙂 2.)  Finally, after several years, finding strength to truly forgive myself for a… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Faith and Spirituality, Life Lessons

Compassionate Living

Asking someone how they're doing makes one look compassionate and caring. Taking the time to listen to the answer, no matter what the answer is, means one is compassionate and caring. Today, may we all strive to live compassionately and truly care about one another.  

Gratitude, Nature, Quotes

Timeout Tuesday

Monday is over (though in truth, I've never minded Monday's), and it's time to take a breather before beginning your Tuesday. Happy Tuesday my friends! 🙂 “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” — Albert Camus

Family, Gratitude, Quotes, Writing

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

The Week's Top Three: 3.)  Completing the first draft of my book Shear Madness, which I began in Camp Nano this past July, and beginning to loosely plan the second in the series, Brush with Death, for NaNoWriMo next month. 2.)  That first sweet, juicy, crunchy bite of a Honeycrisp apple on a fall day. Mmmmmm...they are the best!… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Faith and Spirituality, Nature, Quotes, Writing

Timeout Tuesday

 I took a timeout from the busyness of life yesterday to work on--and complete--the first draft of a new novel, Shear Madness. Hallelujah! 🙂 Now to breathe in the sweetness of that accomplishment with a little bit of God's handiwork. "To go out with the setting sun on an empty beach is to truly embrace your… Continue reading Timeout Tuesday

Faith and Spirituality, Gratitude, Quotes

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

The week's top three: 3.)  When I click on the Publish button to publish a blog post and that beautiful pop-up appears that says "No writing errors were found." Simple joy! 🙂 2.)  The beauty of color - purple ink on white paper, the brilliant pinks, reds and oranges of a sunrise, the bright blue… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Nature, Quotes

Timeout Tuesday

For just a moment, leave the clatter and noise of the world behind and walk with me through the serene beauty of God's blessings.  “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” — John Muir

Faith and Spirituality, Family, Gratitude, Quotes

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

The top of my gratitude list for this past week: 3.)  The smell and feel of the cool fall air and the fresh beauty of an autumn thunderstorm. 2.)  Triple chocolate chunk and pumpkin spice ice cream - not together. 🙂 Yum! 1.)  One-on-one time with my adult sons. Priceless! What tops your list? “One of the main… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Faith and Spirituality, Nature, Quotes

Timeout Tuesday

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace… Continue reading Timeout Tuesday

Faith and Spirituality, Family, Gratitude, Quotes, Writing

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

My Top Three For the Week: 3.)  Watching the movie Jane Austen's Bookclub - again. I never tire of that movie. Or You've Got Mail. If you haven't seen them, you won't regret taking the time to do so. 2.)  Finding a quote that I needed to read exactly when I read it. Allow me to share it… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday