Author Archives: Lisbeth

 I continue to be amazed at the resiliency of the Ukrainians. The world has always had its bullies as far back in history as one can look. Hitler, Trump, and Putin are the most recent ones that come to mind. … Continue reading →

I often climb into my truck to go somewhere and then realize that I have forgotten something. Usually it is my water bottle or mobile phone. This requires turning my truck off because the house key is on the same … Continue reading →

I am fascinated by rivers. They are a perfect metaphor for our lives. The statement that something is “water under the bridge” is the nature of life, and when we fully grasp this, we find peace. We cannot “do over” … Continue reading →

I remember many years ago, when I was a child, riding with my family in my parents’ ‘57 station wagon watching the plastic Jesus sitting on the dashboard, bobbing its head over every bump. I remember just as vividly the … Continue reading →

When so much of what we hear in the news is negative, I am resolving to make every effort to keep my blogs uplifting and inspiring. I learned many years ago, from a delightful mentor, to “Look for the good … Continue reading →

Watching some of the interviewers on the news yesterday, I was moved by the determination and grit of Ukranians who have solemnly resolved to hold onto their country, in spite of the terrorism Putin is inflicting on them. Russian civilians … Continue reading →

It is that time of year here in the midwest when the seasonal struggle begins. The clash between winter and spring has begun. Spring is making her cautious advances today, teasing us out of our human cocoons where we have … Continue reading →

The statement to “treat someone like dirt” may soon take on a new meaning. We have learned about the vast network of fungi that live beneath the soil, and their symbiotic relationship with trees that live in the soil with … Continue reading →