It’s not that we don’t know each other. It’s that we...

September 14, 2025
I saw a CNN interview two nights ago with some radio show host, who said “Both political sides hate each other, but that's because they don’t know each other.” No. No. No. That’s not it at ALL. I do not hate people on the right. But I do know them really well. I see them clearly. And...

It’s not that we don’t know each other. It̵...

September 14, 2025
I saw a CNN interview two nights ago with some radio show host, who said “Both political sides hate each other, but that's because they don’t know each...

As summer draws to a close

September 12, 2025
When the sun slips away and summer draws to a close, I get nostalgic, don't you? It happens quietly at first. The light changes — not dramatically, but in a way...

How many chances should we give people?

September 9, 2025
We want to believe in second chances. We need to believe in them.  In fact, I want second chances, myself. And sometimes, I want third and fourth. Yep, that many in a...

When people let you down – & they will

September 4, 2025
I wish I could say they won’t. That everyone you love will always meet you where you are, that your kindness will be met with grace, that promises will be kept, and...

Seen in the wild

September 1, 2025
Take a little walk in your neighborhood ...you might be surprised at what you'll find! Here's some of what we've seen in the wild this summer. A fairy garden in...

Meet our travel agent & you’ll know why we love ...

August 28, 2025
We travel a lot....a whole lot. Which is why we use a travel agent. We don't want to spend every waking minute planning our many trips. Nor could we ever keep track...

How to sit in uncertainty

August 25, 2025
We like things wrapped up in a tidy package with a bow on top, don't we? But that's not our reality. We live in constant uncertainty and many of us feel the effect of...

Why we need to fight fire with fire

August 21, 2025
We’re told to “be the bigger person.” To stay calm. To forgive. And yes, sometimes that’s the right call. But let’s be real: there are people who count on...

A life and a death

August 18, 2025
A longtime Facebook friend died the day I'm writing this and her death was unusually impactful. I felt like I knew her pretty well, although we’d never actually...

3 easy vegan recipes that make yummy meals

August 14, 2025
Whether you're fully plant-based or just trying to eat more vegan meals during the week, it doesn't have to be complicated—or boring. These three easy vegan recipes...

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