STORIES AND REFLECTIONS
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…
On this Holy Thursday, I am thankful for His mercy, forgiveness, and promise of eternal life.” To those of you who share in my faith and observe this holiest of weekends, I wish you a blessed one, full of enlightenment, peace, hope and love. “We sinned for no reason but an incomprehensible lack of love,…
It is an act of faith to send our kids out into the world. That’s never been more true than in these times and in this world. Really, that’s what it takes, I think – faith. And so, what to be thankful for today? Our willingness to put our lives in His hands…and keep going….
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…