Author: Connie Perez

My siblings and I had an amazing father — reliable, supportive, hard-working, encouraging, loving, charming — he was our superhero. He was that to us and to family and friends who thought the same of him. Papi was the kind of father that drives you to want to be a better parent yourself. The kind…

When life hands us lemons….If you follow this blog, you know I touch on the subject of adversity from time to time. It is one of those things in life we can’t avoid and, to be honest, writing about it, even if it’s a couple of sentences, helps me alter my mindset and face whatever…

Last September, I posted about organ donors and a very special recipient, our friend Ana, who was waiting, in total and complete trust in God, for a liver. Today, I share, happily and gratefully, a message from Ana (who’s vivita y coleando): “Why so pensive? Ah, stuff and double stuff, I say.’Well, dog my cats!’…

People, people, people (nudging a special group of people I know, some who go, some who stay)…take comfort!  “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”-Matthew 6:34 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you…

Howdy! Still out exploring the Wild Wild West, but I didn’t want to ruin my over a decade-long Thankful Thursdays streak.  On this, the 585th consecutive Thursday post I share with you all, I thank the Lord for allowing me the opportunity, and I thank YOU for reading them, for your comments, your e-mails and…

Coming to you today from the Black Hills of South Dakota. I am grateful for some down time, roaming with the buffalo. 🦬 😬 Nothing like some time outdoors with Nature to refocus. Expressing gratitude for what is, rather than worrying about what isn’t, is what I’m practicing right now. I hope this practice will…

May the 4th be with you! Today, Star Wars fans everywhere use this greeting to celebrate this epic saga of good versus evil. For me, though, this pun sparks an immediate reminder of a different kind of force – the grace, mercy, and love of God and the power of the Holy Spirit. That Force….

It’s National Park Week, and I couldn’t let the week go by without expressing my gratitude for them. Our family’s adventures during our 26-year park quest have helped us create memories we will cherish forever. I highly recommend you include a national park in your travel plans at some point in your life. They are…

Saturday is Earth Day. An annual celebration that raises awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. I think we’re plenty aware by now, don’t you think? It’s not going to make a damn difference, though, if we don’t take care of its most special resource — humans. No question that…

I know it’s not for everyone, some find them mundane, but I find refuge in them. “Just a normal day. A normal day! It is a jewel! In time of war, in peril of death, people have dug their hands into the earth and remembered this. In time of sickness and pain, people have buried…