Closets crammed with unused holiday gifts and other relics of the past, under-bed spaces stuffed with stuff--these might be our first observations of Spring (ugh, time for Spring cleaning!). Now here we are in April, and maybe the clutter still abounds because of more enjoyable activities like planting and basking in the resurrected rainbow glow... Continue Reading →
Before, After, and Still
Though we might feel alone at particular times in our lives, particularly as a result of difficult or traumatic experiences, we do not live our lives in isolation. There is always someone upon whom our darkness descends and our light shines. There is always someone to turn to and to turn away from when we... Continue Reading →
Sometimes. . .
Soooo. . . how are those New Year’s resolutions coming along? Are you on track to fulfill them, or has the train derailed? Sometimes we promise too much to and of ourselves, so we don’t achieve all we resolved to. Our resolve then weakens, and we become discouraged and stop striving toward our goals. This... Continue Reading →