Category Archives: AUGUST 2019

NO SOUND

I revel in the silence  Of no sound Feeling the quiet Wrap gently around me Free, unbound Like softly falling snow I hear only The in and out of breath Peace Floating above the chatter Leaving behind The noisy din … Continue reading

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The expression food for thought rings with a subtle truth. Our thoughts are indeed, the raw material that creates the body of our affairs. Our lives become a mirror of what we think. Are we feeding our brain with “junk … Continue reading

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FAVORITE THINGS

As I was sitting in meditation this morning, the song My Favorite Things, from The Sound of Music, came to mind. I often think about my favorite things. I love lace and I love watching the patterns it creates on … Continue reading

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NO MORE DRUGS

I made the conscious decision a few years back to never again insult my body’s integrity by taking drugs. This was after I had been taking Aleve every single night for a couple of years. I read that all of … Continue reading

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DIS-EASE

I have adhered to the wisdom of the now late Louise Hay, to be found in her well known book, You Can Heal Your Life. According to Louise, all disease (dis-ease) begins in the mind. Most people, upon hearing this, … Continue reading

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WATERMELON SEEDS

Forty or fifty years from now, will my children and grandchildren be reminiscing about days gone by? Will they miss those things that have become an indelible part of their childhood memories? I miss eating juicy, ice cold watermelon at … Continue reading

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TAMING THE HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT

This past spring I began a new garden, in a new area, in a most inhospitable and hostile environment. The area is known for its high winds of 70 MPH or higher, that frequently flip over 18-wheelers on the highway. … Continue reading

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FARMER’S MARKETS

I find that I am increasingly disappointed by Farmer’s Markets. They have grown more popular and can be found in most cities and towns today; however, I find that they consist of mostly vendors selling their crafts or baked goods. … Continue reading

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THE CHALLENGE

I recently watched a documentary about the many dangerous chemicals that are in so many of the products people use every day. People think that by lobbying and changing the laws, or by demanding that companies remove harmful chemicals from … Continue reading

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WHAT WE SEE (or DON’T SEE)

I have been watching the Democratic Debates for the 2020 election. There are 20 Democrats vying for the position of our next president. I believe that only 3 of those 20, cited climate change as the first and most important … Continue reading

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