Embracing the Moment

Embracing the Moment

Embracing the Moment …in our longing for certainty we keep propping ourselves up from the elemental wobbliness of life on the crutch of opinion. — Maria Popova, The Marginalian   The Quotes I’ve had a life-long habit of saving quotes, which is something I learned...
Spring Break

Spring Break

Spring Ah spring. Life reawakens and we emerge from our winter. “What winter?” our northern friends may ask. I know that many  don’t really appreciate the subtleties  of our emergence so much, but yes, tropical islanders too might be seen to emerge, sniff the air...
The Chocolate Valentine Story

The Chocolate Valentine Story

Some time ago I was invited to a party where folks were supposed to bring along something from their favorite food group. I considered all the food groups and skidded to a standstill at Chocolate. Now that is a group that stands out all by itself. Besides, it was...
Grandma and the Frog Pot

Grandma and the Frog Pot

I have a warm feeling after playing with my grandchildren. It’s the liniment working. – anonymous I heard that if you put a frog in a pot of boiling water, it will jump out quickly, but if you heat it up gradually, the frog gets used to the heat and stays in the...
Let It Go, The Lesson

Let It Go, The Lesson

The other day I was witness to two very young girls flying around the beach, arms out like birds, singing over and over again at the top of their voices; “Let it go! Let it go!” They seemed to me to embody so much joy that I stood rooted, captivated, and just watched...
Cruisin’

Cruisin’

The Beginning Many folks celebrate wedding anniversaries, which is a nice tradition. Especially for the woman if she gets nice gifts to go along with it. My husband and I just celebrated what we consider is even more important, the 50 the anniversary of our first...