What do you think about this quote by Thoreau? Some people tell me that you have to work at happiness. That it doesn’t just show up at your door. Others tell me that they are happiest when they just let life happen. I think you just need to focus on what makes you happy in … Continue reading
This quote is a controversial one because the author isn’t known for sure. It is attributed to Picasso most often. Regardless of who originally made the statement, I think it says much about life. You are a lucky person if you find that something that is your special gift and are even more lucky when … Continue reading
Texas When we moved to this part of Texas two years ago, I thought I was finished with extreme winter weather. Our first winter was very mild; but this winter has been a surprise. We’ve had snow – just a dusting; but snow. And we’ve had icy roads several times. However, nothing prepared me for … Continue reading
We recently had an ice storm in my part of North Texas. There were many trees that lost large branches or even toppled over because of the weight of the ice. Even so, the ice was beautiful to see. (I want to add a note here — I appreciate all the electric and utility workers that … Continue reading
The lunar eclipse on January 31, 2018 was the first to coincide with a Blue Moon – a second full moon in one month – in North America in over 150 years. Why does the moon turn red? The Moon does not have any light of its own—it shines because its surface reflects sunlight. During … Continue reading
Hello 2018! Yes, I know it’s 19 days into 2018 and that most people pick their word on or by the 1st day of January. I tried. I really did. The problem was that I couldn’t let go of my word from last year. For the last 3 years, My One Word has been related … Continue reading
2017 When it came time to pick my one word for 2017; I was stumped. There are lots of things I need to work on. –I need to stop apologizing for things that aren’t my fault. — I need to live in the moment and not worry so much about the present (or past). –I … Continue reading
