Author Archives: Lisbeth
20 JANUARY 2025 INAUGURATION DAY
I have awaited this day with some trepidation, as have many of you. Most of us have recognized the serious and far reaching existential crises that not only our country, but our entire planet is facing. The new year, only … Continue reading
5 JANUARY 2025 LEARNING CURVE
After a long waiting period for a background check to be completed, I began the training for my new part time job, right before the holidays. Learning the required duties that it entails has proven to be quite challenging. During … Continue reading
29 DECEMBER 2024 THE MIDDLE WAY
Many years ago, when I was in my late teens, I was introduced to Buddhism. While I never made a deep dive into the study of it, I adopted what is known as “the middle way.” In a rather round-a-bout … Continue reading
13 DECEMBER 2024 ORGANISM
Awakening is an often clumsy, arduous, and occasionally amusing journey. It can be difficult to see that we are all connected, all one being as many wiser persons have tried to tell us. It is hard to wrap our heads … Continue reading
11 DECEMBER 2024 FAR REMOVED
You often hear these days that a large number of people are suffering from depression. You probably know someone who is ensnared in the grip of deep melancholy; or perhaps you yourself have sunken into a deep state of inexplicable … Continue reading
6 DECEMBER 2024 THE SKIPPED GENERATION
I am thrilled that very recently one of my grandson’s, Tristan, has discovered his passion for houseplants. He called me yesterday announcing that he wants to begin a balcony garden this coming spring. He asked for my advice. My two … Continue reading
2 DECEMBER 2024 LEAST FAVORITE
December is my least favorite month of the year. The ground is nearly, if not completely frozen and gardening is undeniably out of the question, except for those fortunate enough to have a greenhouse. It is not only that I … Continue reading
24 NOVEMBER 2024 THE PRESSURE TO BUY
We cannot escape it. It flashes all over our computer screen. It inundates us with text messages. It fills our email inboxes. It monopolizes our television screens. It fills the pages of magazines and newspapers; and it gets delivered with … Continue reading
20 NOVEMBER 2024 CARING VET?
My cat has been getting into fights with a three legged Main Coon that lives two doors down. This past Saturday morning I noticed he was limping and refusing his breakfast. His nose was warm and he slept the entire … Continue reading
15 NOVEMBER 2023 CAMELOT
I was excited to learn that President-elect Trump has appointed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services. However; I am angered by the numerous articles written by mainstream media. During RFK Jr’s campaign … Continue reading