Category Archives: Thanksgiving
Month of Thanks Giving: Day 26 (Life Goes On)
On this first Thanksgiving without my mom, thoughts and memories of her will fill all of our hearts and minds. Yesterday, I pulled out several of her favorite recipes, and as I measured flour and sugar, as I chopped pecans … Continue reading
Month of Thanks Giving: Day 22 (Imperfection)
Wabi-sabi–the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection. Simple, slow, and uncluttered, it reveres authenticity above all. There’s a story behind the cracks and imperfections you see in picture of the vessel above. I bought this vase because of the … Continue reading
Month of Thanks Giving: Day 16 (Prayer and the Freedom to Choose)
I remember two prayers from my childhood. My father taught me the first one, and I recited it every night before I went to bed. As a small child, I got down on my knees at the side of my … Continue reading
Month of Thanks Giving: Day 12 (Smartphones)
Is it possible to be thankful something exists on one hand, and on the other hand wish it didn’t exist? I’m really thankful it didn’t exist when my kids were teenagers. That’s how I feel about smartphones. (As I typed … Continue reading
Month of Thanks Giving: Day 11 (Veterans Day)
Today, and every day, I’m grateful for the sacrifices made by veterans and their families. But, I’m also grateful for people who write about them, who help us to see through the eyes of the veterans and their families. So … Continue reading
Month of Thanks Giving: Day 10 (Plethora)
Even when I’m down to my last ten minutes before it’s time to get ready for work, (I had chores to do this morning!) I can think of things for which I’m grateful. But with little time to write, I … Continue reading
Month of Thanks Giving: Day 9 (Disagreement)
Imagine if we lived in a world where we all agreed. Some people seem to think we should all think like they do, that if we have a different opinion we’re stupid, ignorant, uninformed, blah, blah, blah. Frankly, I thoroughly … Continue reading
Month of Thanks Giving: Day 7 (Walking and Being)
Often, when Steve and I go for walks, we’ll stop and take time to write. Whether it’s writing an essay, a poem or haiku, I love this time when we share the moment. And, it gives us the opportunity to … Continue reading
Month of Thanks Giving: Day 5 (Thinking)
I love quotes that make me think. Much of my writing is inspired by the thinking that was prompted by a quote. Here’s one I read this morning: The most difficult times for many of us are the ones we … Continue reading
