We’re beginning another grey and cloud-covered day here. My little corner of the world ranks just above Seattle for sunny days in a year. We sit at 155 sunny days and Seattle averages 152. That means close to half the days in my world are overcast and cloudy. Rain, snow, sleet or hail falls an … Continue reading
Learning to Shift our Focus
Dear Friends, In this small world of blogging and writing I have met some wonderful people. Abby McDonald is one of them. I’m not sure when we came across each others writing path but it’s been a few years and my life is enriched by knowing her, even if it’s just through our writing and … Continue reading
How To Find Rest When We’re Worn Out
After a long exhausting day, I lit a candle and settled in for a quiet evening. Weariness from the day weighed on my mind and too many things pulled for my attention. There were too many needs for one soul to meet or carry alone. Some days, it’s all too much and we can’t get … Continue reading
Quitting Before We Get Started
In middle school. I ran track. I wasn’t very good. I know this because my coach always placed me third on the relay team. He also put me in long distance, which didn’t work out and hurdles scared me. Besides shot put and long jump, sprinting was my other option. For one particular race I … Continue reading
When I Race Like a Rabbit and End Up Behind
We’re only 9 days into this new year but I feel like 2020 started at least 3 weeks ago. Christmas is packed away and everyone is back to school and their own schedules. Things are being accomplished yet I feel the days on the calendar are moving at turtle speed or maybe it’s just me. … Continue reading
Wrapping Up Christmas
It’s Christmas Eve. The gifts are wrapped, the baking is done and the stockings are stuffed. I’m feeling pretty good about just sitting back and relaxing for the next few days. This has been a crazy couple of months. October through December are always full with scheduled events and added work but this years little … Continue reading
In Our Race, We Don’t Run Alone
Dear friends, Last month was our daughter’s birthday. Birthdays are a big deal in our family. The big day begins with breakfast in bed, enjoying your favorite donut, bagel or muffin topped with a candle and birthday wishes sung off key. Lunch is at a place of your choosing and then dinner is your favorite … Continue reading