It is cold and raining in Portland tonight.
The end of a long and sweet day.
I was not sure how the day would be. I just wanted to get through it. Continue reading “Christmas Day 2020”
Category: My Journey
The Long Game
When I was a teenager I thought my parents did not know anything of consequence.
In contrast, I knew everything.
Ah, what a rude awakening life can be. Continue reading “The Long Game”
To be at home…
To be at home is to be known.
It is to be loved for who you are.
It is to share a sense of common ground, common interest, pursuits, and values with others who truly care about you.
In community after community I’ve met lonely people who felt homeless even though they had a roof over their heads Continue reading “To be at home…”
Sleeping puppy
I’m going to dictate this post very quietly into my phone.
My sweet 3-month-old puppy, Riley, is asleep on my lap.
It is a wonderful.
Outside the weather is cold and overcast.
Earlier we went for a long walk where she interacted with other dogs and friendly people. I find most people can’t resist a baby or a puppy.
After our walk, I sat down for a minute to relax and catch my breath. She drank some water and came immediately asking to come up in my lap.
I could not resist her sweet little face. So here we sit.
There’s no place I would rather be. Stroking her as she sleeps fills me with peace and love.
Through my window I enjoy seeing the trees with their changing yellow and orange leaves.
A large bluebird lands on the fence with what looks like a nut in his beak. Earlier, squirrels had scampered along that same fence.
I have things to do. People to call and email.
But here I sit at peace with the world.
Perfect but too late
I wish I had seen this sign in my neighbor’s yard before the election.
Only one choice
On the eve of our election
I should be sleeping.
That thought kept running through my head in the early morning hours.
I listened to several meditation podcasts before I finally dropped off.
This morning, I don’t feel rested. I feel anxious and on edge.
Tomorrow is Election Day in the USA.
Yet, I know it will not be over regardless of who is elected president.
I hope my fellow Americans, regardless of political persuasion, will do the right thing.
We have so much work to do together.
Little stones
Smooth to the touch.
Soothing and pleasing to the eye.
Little stones
Only a C-
~Thank you to my friend J who shared this with me.
I published this earlier but received feedback that some readers could not open the picture. Please let me know if this works.
Lori
A bit of serendipity
Tonight I watched “Fat Man and Little Boy” a 1989 drama about the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
Although interesting and thought provoking, the subject of the movie disturbed me. Continue reading “A bit of serendipity”
