Category Archives: Life

Choosing To Be Grateful

I’m rarely “ready” for Thanksgiving–it always seems to sneak up on me after my birthday–but this year more than ever I am ready to take some time to focus on being grateful. One of my favorite passages in the Bible … Continue reading

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Saying Goodbye To Tiger Lilly

Last week life took me on quite an emotional roller coaster ride. I started the week riding the high of our great visit with our daughter last weekend, coasted right through to a wonderful birthday, and then spiraled down to … Continue reading

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Birthday Hullabaloo

Today is my birthday! While I usually dedicate my birthday posts to the story about the birthday I skipped–and the important health lesson I learned afterwards–this year I’m in the mood for some fun.  My 5th Birthday Party When I … Continue reading

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A Running Tour of Memorials on Veteran’s Day

No matter how you feel about the results of this week’s election, I bet you still believe it’s important to have the right to vote for our president, senators, congressmen, and other officials. I hope we as a nation take … Continue reading

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Prayers After The 2016 Election

Yesterday I shared some prayers for the election from the Episcopalian Book of Common Prayer. Today, the angst I felt about the 2016 election pales in comparison to my concerns about the next presidency, but I am determined to keep the … Continue reading

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