Finding Peace in a Chaotic World

Today was a very difficult and challenging day. I had one appointment or meeting after another , was feeling stressed about revisions/modifications to my manuscript, concerned about various business contracts, had health issues, etc.   I always remind myself of the aphorism “All is well”. I transmute the potentially negatives into positives and optimism. I

New Beginnings

  The end of summer -lazy and lethargic– the beginning of autumn – a renewal of energy and vigor. Actually, fall is my favorite season – as there is a sudden, welcome crispness in the air, the leaves turning into vibrant color, increased activity; the scent of wood burning in fireplaces, children returning to school

A Dramatic Turn

My life changed dramatically and abruptly at age 60 when my husband of 39 years and I divorced. What was happening to us and our relationship were incomprehensible to me at the time and unexpected. By this juncture of our lives, we had survived and triumphed over many of life’s losses and travails. We had

At Home with Nature

I am most truly myself and at home in the world of nature. The lofty pines, the delicate willows, the humble marigolds, the majestic spruce, the proliferation of wild and brilliantly colored flowers and foliage, the calming waters of the rivers, the sublime mountain tops, the graceful and fluidly flying song birds – each of

Welcome, Friends

I am so delighted to welcome you to my blog, my life, my thoughts, my beliefs, my philosophy and my world. It is an opportunity to share in a way that I’ve never really considered previously, as essentially, I am a very private person. I’ve wanted to share my thoughts, ideas and experiences for a