The United States of America has sought since the writing of the Declaration of Independence to be a Country and people who allow innate and personal Freedoms. The requirement is not to hurt anyone in the expression and realization of our freedom to be. Thankfulness rises in me when I peruse the abounding freedoms of […]

I begin with some of my previous writing (first two paragraphs) followed by a quote by Frances Wilshire. “Begin your prayer practice of uniting by divine words that uplift, create an opening in your mind, body and entire consciousness for God, a blessed unity and experience. “Turn from the uncomfortable into the grace of steadiness on all […]

There are many opinions flying now from government leaders, religious and clergy communities, United States citizens and political leaders across our Country and beyond.  In addition, there are words, positions, emotional responses and dictates coming from everywhere and many people throughout our Country and other countries. In any emotional issue, one of our first spiritual obligations […]

“Father’s.” Happy celebration and honoring day to fathers and father figures. Let’s decide to make our gratitude for fathers every day of the year. The world is a better place because of the guidance and attention father’s give to their children and children they mentor. At dinner this afternoon, I observed our own son looking at […]

We each need people. I heard from a mother today who has an eight year old daughter. The daughter told her mom recently, “I need you mom so please don’t die.” The little girl had tears in her eyes as she spoke to her mom. Certainly, she was concerned about losing her beloved mother. Children […]

“Every act of love is a work of peace, no matter how small.” –Mother Teresa. My husband and I went to the movies yesterday and saw a comedy by Melissa McCarthy. It was an entertaining and humorous film. Today I read a couple of reviews on the motion picture. Interesting, the critics did not like the movie. Good […]

Any day can be one of appreciating each relationship we have had, currently have and hope to have. We are grateful especially today for everyone, each group and person who has contributed to peace and stability in the United States and in every state, territory, tribe, country and community of people. We as gregarious people are thankful for each meaningful relationship for […]

These things out of our normal sight, then by what seems magical, appear. When we see them, it can feel rewarding, astonishing and surprising, sometimes very helpful. There is an invisibility, a depth to life, our personal self, created things and also other humans and life forms.  We may sense things there yet out of sight invigorating, knowing there is […]

I was attending a community executive meeting several days ago. We were discussing two separate neighbors who were obviously breaking subdivision HOA deed restrictions. At the end of the meeting I piped up and said my nearby neighbor’s son is graduating high school and we are giving him a card with a gift enclosed. They […]