I’ve had trouble this fall with managing the many passions, interests, and responsibilities that I’ve accepted. Hence, I’m a little later than I would have liked in posting this. Fortunately, I did manage to keep a running list of things that were contributing to my happiness and wellbeing as well as things for which I … [Read more…]
Love Him More started as just some scribbled words on the back of a Sunday bulletin while sitting in church, at least 10-20 years ago. The image of leaving the chaos at the church door for just a little while was appealing. Now it is even more so. The words also capture the collective nature … [Read more…]
I’ve written about gratitude quite frequently and I post a gratitude list almost every month. Today my gratitude post is a little bit different.
I’m a little later posting this than I had intended. It seems that time has been getting away from me lately. It has been a very busy summer and I’m looking forward to the slower pace that often comes with fall and winter. Even though I’m posting late, that doesn’t mean that I haven’t been … [Read more…]
Happy Birthday to Me. Another year older and hopefully another year wiser. At this stage of my life birthdays are fairly quiet events. I take a break from the regular stressors and spend time doing things I want to do, spend time reflecting on the days behind me, and try to bring my hopes and … [Read more…]
I have taken some much needed time off from work, not to travel, not to go to an appointment, not for continuing education. I’ve take a few days off to rest. My definition of rest may be different from yours, but it is really our own personal definition of rest that counts. Part of rest … [Read more…]
There will be many things on my Happy Things July list at the end of this month. One of them will be Skye. I’ve shown her sitting on my seat next to my other harp so you can get a feel for the size comparison. Skye is a 12-string, fully levered, lap harp that arrived … [Read more…]
This is a post about Scooby, a shuffle, and how they go together. Who is Scooby? Scooby is a 4-year-old shelter rescue dog. I went online to search Animal Humane specifically wanting a dog or bonded pair that might be a bit harder than average to place in a forever home. I fell in love … [Read more…]
It has been an interesting month. High highs and low lows. While I could fill pages with the low points and all of my grumbles and complaints for the month I am still committed to taking time to focus on the things that made me happy, filled me with joy, and inspired gratitude.Why? It is … [Read more…]
I found this wonderful piece by Carol Kappus in the Spring 2026 edition of Folk Harp Journal. Carol Kappus is an award-winning Celtic harpist and I found some of her music this past Christmas and loved it. To get another one of her pieces, and for free, was a big win. A lot of her … [Read more…]