All of my life I have enjoyed the comfort of my faith, my family, and my friends.
My faith has diminished and grown over the years as I deal with life’s ups and downs.
My family, while not TV family perfect, are there for me.
My friends, although scattered across the world, are there for me.
Somewhere along the way I learned that helping others gives me joy.
At no time is this more important than when I am hurting. Continue reading “Joy : Joy”
Quirky, fun, happy!
Delicious food!
It’s no wonder that Beeswing has become one of my favorite places for breakfast and lunch.
I like it so much that I have eaten there four Sundays in a row! Continue reading “Beeswing Restaurant”
Cards, bath salts, flowers, chocolate, cookies, walks, lunches, notes, phone calls.
Hugs. Lots of hugs.
Tears shared.***
My family.
My friends.
This is one of my favorite photos.
I am flanked by my two sons.
I used to call them my “boys”
They are men now. So, they are my sons.
As any mother would attest, they are still my boys.
I do look to them for advice and help.
I enjoy our adult conversations.
I can’t help but give advice even if unsolicited. I am their Mom!
They are both fathers now.
I am proud of them.
I know that their Dad would be proud of them too.
They are kind, caring, responsible young men.
Fatherhood is a noble and demanding undertaking.
Happy Father’s Day to my sons.
Happy Father’s Day to all fathers regardless of age.
It seems as though a lifetime has passed since I started reading Orion’s Gift by Anneli Purchase.
Then, over a month ago, life was sweet and simple.
Now, adjusting to the new normal,* I am finding my way back to some of my pleasures such as reading.
Reading at the end of the day is my “happy hour”. Continue reading “Orion’s Gift (again)”
Today was a “semi-happy” day.
I will take that without feeling guilty.***
Early church service at 8 A.M.
It was good to participate.
I left right after communion as I was emotionally spent.
Still adjusting. Still coping. Still grieving. Just Walkin’ Continue reading “Literary Drinking”
I go walking often.
My sweet dog Ginny accompanies me.
Regardless of the weather, walking refreshes and restores me. Continue reading “Just Walkin’”
I woke early to the sound of pouring rain.
I lay in bed for awhile enjoying the sound.
It was lovely, cool and dark.
Lori Greer in Portland 