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The Rae Dunn craze was all the buzz. In just a few years it became a household name with women swarming the shops looking for that one item to complete their collection. My family didn’t escape the madness. Entering my daughters home after not having visited for several months, I found the dining room coveredContinue reading “Not Everyone’s Cup of Tea”

The journey of self realization is ever evolving. It calls upon us to recognize and improve upon our short comings. In saying goodbye to 2020 and reflecting upon the many opportunities this tumultuous year presented for personal growth, I realized that one of the most impactful ways to make change, was to improve upon decisionContinue reading “Pump the Brakes!”

Years ago I admired a Christmas Cactus in full bloom. It was in a beautiful china pot seated atop a piano. It was lovely and I envisioned having just such a specimen in my home someday. Well, I can tell you I’ve failed miserably at maintaining the delicate balance needed to nurture these beauties. IveContinue reading “Thrive”

Fresh Snow had fallen, blanketing the ground and the branches of the giant Fir trees. The Grand Canyon National Forest was transformed into a winter wonderland. My excitement grew as I followed the thin line of vehicles past the entrance. Up ahead, I spotted an overlook with room for only one car. A bench restingContinue reading “Timeless”

When we are not aligned with our true self, we operate on auto pilot. We go through the motions of life, but with an underlying sense of being lost and incomplete. It leaves us feeling as though we are a man without an island with no real sense of foundation or purpose. It was inContinue reading “To Everything There is a Season”

Ah the labels!  If we don’t get them from others we slap them on ourselves! We identify by our anxiety, our recovery, our depression, our past, our guilt, our short comings and our failures! When will we embrace our strengths and attributes? Recently I was challenged to begin a new role in a completely new fieldContinue reading “It’s Just A Thang”

Being a behavioral health nurse has given me a front row seat into the aftermath of trauma. It spills over into every aspect of our lives. Those who grow up in stable environments with the expected challenges of child rearing conflicts cannot fathom the difficulty that ensues a neglected and abused child. I do believeContinue reading “A Bit of Grace”

When I finally glimpsed my destination night was falling. Exhaustion and hunger were my only companions as I made my way down the steep decline into the charming valley.  I found the chapel locked and the town closing down for the night. I was lucky to find  an open restaurant and a room for theContinue reading “After all, tomorrow is another day!”

It was early spring, beautifully sunny and warm in Southern Colorado.  On a whim I decided to leave the beaten path of the highways & travel the back roads. My destination was about 3 hours north, a centuries old chapel nestled in the woods of a mountain village.  The idyllic views and history called to me. Continue reading “Rocky Roads”