Author Archives: Lisbeth

30 JANUARY 2023 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Lisbeth

I read recently that for the first time in more than 45 years, there were no rhinoceros poached in India’s parks. A task force was put together, which included local villagers, to monitor the phones of convicted poachers. Police teams … Continue reading →

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25 JANUARY 2023 BONUS DAYS

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Lisbeth

I have accumulated some bonus days over the course of my lifetime. I have passed the time of getting old, to actually being old. I am sure that most of us, when we are young, never believe that we will … Continue reading →

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23 JANUARY 2023 24 HOUR LIVES

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Lisbeth

Our modern world has deprived many of seeing and interacting with Nature. They live their lives around a 24 hour clock, never taking the time for the natural pauses between night and day; but Nature has provided us with night … Continue reading →

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18 JANUARY 2023 WINTER MORNINGS

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Lisbeth

I believe that there is something deep down within each of us that wants to snuggle down into the comforting silence of a winter morning. Nature is reminding us to stop and to listen, to let go of our hectic … Continue reading →

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16 JANUARY 2023 MURDER

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Lisbeth

Murder is the killing, generally of another human being, in the erroneous belief that the murder’s life is more valuable than that of the other. It is done with total disregard and indifference; often brutally, and often premeditated. Murder sometimes … Continue reading →

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11 DECEMBER 2023 DELUDED

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Lisbeth

I often wonder what a visitor from outer space would make of our planet, with its miles and miles and miles of fences. We are a species that does not work or play well with others. The “me” and “my” … Continue reading →

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9 DECEMBER 2023 THE FESTERING WOUND

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Lisbeth

I have often spoken of the disturbing prevalence of violence in our world. The United States holds the record for school shootings. In fact, we are nearly the only country where these atrocities have occurred – and they occur on … Continue reading →

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4 DECEMBER 2022 LIFE IS LIKE THAT

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Lisbeth

There is something almost exciting about the morning sun streaming through the window after several days of clouds and snow. It warms the heart at least, if not yet the body. It is the days in between the storms that … Continue reading →

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2 JANUARY 2023 DOUBLE THE PLEASURE

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Lisbeth

Since New Year’s fell on a Sunday this year, today has been designated as a holiday. This is a blessing in my mind because I have enjoyed two mornings, instead of only one, in blissful quiet. Sundays are generally the … Continue reading →

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28 DECEMBER 2022 INSECT FAERIES

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Lisbeth

My daughter gave me an insulated cup that I can use for drinking tea while I am at work. It is beautiful, besides being functional, and it is covered with drawings of dragonflies and damselflies. I have always been fascinated … Continue reading →

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