Category Archives: March 2020
31 MARCH 2020 WAKING UP
It is easy to allow our thoughts to take off like a runaway train, into a deep ravine of negativity. Whenever I dwell on the merciless suffering that has been inflicted on bears, coyotes, wolves, prairie dogs, not to mention … Continue reading
30 MARCH 2020 GARDENING FOR LIFE
It is almost shocking to walk into the grocery store and see so many empty shelves caused by people who are hoarding. People who have never before gardened or had chickens are considering doing so. This is a good thing, … Continue reading
27 MARCH 2020 RESIST NOT
Are human beings simply violent? As the top predator, are we by nature aggressive and prone to war-like thinking and behavior? Among other species we have predator and prey. We humans have conqueror and enemy. Looking at our history, is … Continue reading
26 MARCH 2020 LOVE
Today I wish to write about love. In fact, this is a love letter to my daughters. From the moment that I became a mother, I began to learn about the truest, strongest, and forever kind of love that is … Continue reading
25 MARCH 2020 LOOKING FOR THE GOOD
I saw a Facebook post this morning where someone said that 79,884 people had recovered from the Coronavirus. How refreshing it was to see that someone is focusing on the good in this situation, rather than continually being spoon fed … Continue reading
24 MARCH 2020 NO MORE HEROES
I read an interview with writer Barry Lopez in the December 2019 issue of The Sun magazine. Mr. Lopez suggests that we have reached a time when the concept of the lone hero is no longer relevant in our expanding … Continue reading
23 MARCH 2020 HAPPY MUSIC
I awoke this morning to bright sunlight and a clear blue sky. After I had stepped out of the shower, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s Orange Blossom Special was playing on the radio. It was a beautiful way to begin … Continue reading
20 MARCH 2020 PRIORITIES
I often listen to NPR in the mornings because I can receive the signal of a station that plays a wonderful music mix. Today, the announcer is broadcasting from home and has requested to hear from others who are stuck … Continue reading
19 MARCH 2020 A VACATION
So many people living in today’s world live under constant pressure “to do”. There is a mounting sense of guilt if one does not believe she is doing enough. In her ceaseless frenzy to complete her “to do” list, she … Continue reading
18 MARCH 2020 THE OBVIOUS
Here is what is bothering me about this whole Covid-19 pandemic. I have stressed for years, the importance of routinely opening windows in order to let out stale air and bring in fresh air. We are constantly being reminded by … Continue reading