Say it slowly..let it rest upon your tongue, and breathe with the word…refresh..meant…Then take a couple of slow breaths,in through  the nose, and out through the mouth.  Rest awhile, and close your eyes, and let your mind go gently to the sounds of nature that surrounds you. The quiet rhymic flow of a babbling brook, … More Refreshment…..

It certainly helps to have a great friend that will let you borrow her sports bra, hot pink tank top, purple satin shorts, and socks and running shoes, not  to mention a hair elastic, ball cap, and aviators….Yup she completely outfitted me for my first climb up a mountain. This climb is symbolic in so … More Climb the Mountain….

  A bunch of girls that have known one another from way back…that’s who we are.  We are The Sequoia Sisters, and aptly named because of the trees.  These trees roots run all together.  They do not stand alone.  They need one another to stand as they do.   We came together around seven years … More The Sequoia Sisters

Birds chirping with their whole heart this morning.  Even though the inky darkness of night was still out there, they seem to know that they need to greet each new day with an unabashed zest to sing. In their song, there is a hope, a promise. The dawn of a new day is approaching.  It’s … More Happy Mothers’ Day Mary

The morning sunshine filled the room, and streaks of yellow cascaded through the window and illuminated the cheery checkered tablecloth.  I had always enjoyed the freshness of a new day……hope filled promise emanated from the glow.     As I rubbed my sleep etched eyes, and waited for the coffee to finish percolating…I gingerly tiptoed … More Tragedy or Gift?

It was calling for snow this weekend, but a Spring Storm seemed just about due right now. This time away with my first born son had been planned for months.  The idea to follow our dreams landed us in this space in time, that apparently also involved an abundance of the white and fluffy stuff. … More Snow makes the magic

Do you ever have one of those days, that turn into weeks and months of hurting?  Kind of a loaded question I admit.  I find myself here after 6 months of my daughter passing away and into the arms of Jesus.  I know this is fresh. Friends that I talk to who have gone through … More What to break before you are broken

She walked along the street, her faithful Westie, Colby panting happily by her side.  The pavement was thick, and weathered beneath her feet.  Suddenly a sharp knife pain to her abdomen had her doubled over in pain.  “What is it Mrs. Hay?” Barbara inquired with concern.  She found it hard to respond, as the pain … More “It’s not a tumor…..”

Remember the movie staring Julia Roberts, entitled, “Eat, Pray, Love?” The scenery, and traveling in this movie entices me, but also her journey of exploration, and self awareness after going  through loss in her life. I don’t necessarily agree with everything that occurred in this film, but I found her search for herself enlightening. I … More Walk,Cry,Pray….

What to buy..what to buy?   I was contemplating a “mini” or a “vw convertible beetle.”  Both cars made me smile.  About 5 years ago, or more, my Mum and I test drove  a mini convertible, and I was hooked.  Ever since then, I’ve thought, one day I’m gonna get me a convertible.  I live … More Dot the Beetle Bug