STORIES AND REFLECTIONS
Some “Tamiami Trail” thoughts (because I travel that long road west-bound a lot, as you may know). One of the toughest periods of my life was that 4-year span during my mother’s illness. I felt so overwhelmed and lost about what to do and how to do it. I had been through cancer care not…
A couple of days ago, I came across a bit of writing which I think I’m going to print and place by my night stand. Better yet, print, cut out and stick to my forehead while I sleep so my brain can absorb it, sort of like a topical cream for my thoughts (imagine that)….
When I was a kid, I thought things were always falling from trees. At least that’s what my mother made it sound like. “Eso se cae de la mata,” she often would say. And I’d be like “Huh, what’s falling from a tree?” She used this idiom to convey something was more than obvious, logical…
Do you talk to yourself? I do. 🙋🏻♀️ Who doesn’t, right? What are your conversations about? I can tell you mine range from what-ifs to self-butt kickings to pats in the back. Yeah no, the chats can get exhausting, guys. But the right kind of self-talk and thoughts —like positive affirmations— can go a long…
Incredible how Ash Wednesday sneaks up on us every year. Once again, time for us to reorient ourselves and gain proper perspective on things. This season of Lent, let’s not only concentrate on repentance, almsgiving and what we give up, let’s also give some thought to all the blessings we receive. Lent is here to…
Don’t want to jinx it (is there such a thing?), but February 2023 and I’m still working remote twice a week. Thankful for that. It’s the little not-so-little things that make a difference. What not so little things are you thankful for today? Until next Thursday’s post…si Dios quiere. Enjoy the little things, for one…
Food for thought: There are years that ask questions and years that answer. Ain’t that the truth! Plenty of question marks in my year so far and we are barely two months into it. How’s yours going? If 2023 is showing you more question marks than periods, fear not. Rest assured that for every season…
I could fill today’s post with so many words about her. Or so I thought. As of this minute, those words elude me. All that comes to mind are images. And I can’t stop smiling. Nervous Nelly won our hearts the minute she appeared at our doorstep twelve years ago. Many of you are familiar…
I’ve never felt my “life” clock ticking faster than I do now. And with every tick-tock, a heightened sense of urgency to live. Wow, guys, like no time to waste, really. Living with a sense of urgency (not to be confused with “living in a rush”) induces motivation and helps us reach our goals. This…
And speaking of milestones, here’s another big one – – this Sunday we’ll be celebrating our 35th wedding anniversary (39 together). Wow, what a ride! Fortunately for us, we enjoy roller coasters. More important, though, is the fact that the Safety Harness on this wild ride of ours was designed by a Higher Power. If…