Category: Thankful Thursdays

Faces. That is what instantly jumps at me when I stop to reflect on this Thanksgiving Day. The faces of those I love, and whose love and support I feel, even from a distance. This year, many of us are celebrating this holiday in smaller groups and away from a number of our family and…

These winds and breezes, wow…and in November no less! I can hear the whistling and rustling sound from inside the house, and it just adds to the crazy feel of this year. Just yesterday, as I sat outside watching the swaying dance of the palm trees, I thought about how important it is to be…

Sometimes the door that you so desperately want opened is just not for you. Been there. At first, I sit sulking in the proverbial hallway of life wondering what the heck happened. When faith kicks in, I’m reminded that other doors will open and that my Doorman will guide me through the right one. I’ve…

Today I awoke with the same responsibilities as yesterday and the day before. Doesn’t matter who resides now at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, or who will reside there later, I still have to get up and deal with life the best I can. Because after an election, life goes on, one way or another. Today I…

For uplifting content. I wouldn’t go as far as saying I would like life to go back to the days of “offline” living. Okay, some days I do, but as we know, that train left the station long time ago. However, I will say I would like life to go back to the time when…

Grateful that we were together. I rested my hand on Mom’s chest as she took her last breath that night. Family surrounded her when she passed away that October 19 three years ago. In fact, family surrounded her all throughout her illness. What a blessing that was.  Sadly, since Covid took over, countless people have…

If God is for me, who or what can be against me? Answer: Many and much. But believing that God is surely for me makes irrelevant every bit of that “many and much.” With Him on my side I can confront and I can prevail. And for that, I am so very grateful. Oh, here’s…

For every opportunity to grow. Everything and everyone in our path, positive and negative, is an opportunity for us to become better. Let’s not waste that or take it for granted. For instance, I read this quote that rings true for me: “I have learned silence from the talkative, toleration from the intolerant, and kindness…

For the shift. The sunlight has shifted and there’s enough of a breeze now to NOT suffocate. And just like that, it’s October in Miami. Yup, October. Did we skip two whole seasons or something? Never mind this morning’s toasty 80˚, I’m talking time-wise. Like Oscar Wilde said, “And all at once summer collapsed into…

For the pack. They say I’m a pretty strong person. But let me tell you, I am as strong as my pack makes me. And I’ve got a kick-ass pack supporting me. Second time in less than two months that I undergo surgery. Yes, it’s been that kind of year, but not just for me,…