When Worry Wastes Beauty

The springtime sun revealed the sad state of our yard this weekend. And while my husband mowed the lawn for the first time this year, I tried to be thankful for the abilities that are still mine, and enjoy the small containers that I had filled with pansies. They were my Mom's favorite spring flowers, … Continue reading When Worry Wastes Beauty →

Spring Breath

This is the time of year when my hopes get the best of me. A sunny day suddenly appears, and all thoughts of snow and winter are far behind. Even if the temperature is all over the place, it's the first day of Spring, after all!Do you see springtime in the blue sky also?This week … Continue reading Spring Breath →

The Walls of Winter

"In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer." --Albert Camus Standing outside, feeling the sun warm my winter-weary soul today, I almost cried as I tasted the air of spring on my tongue. What does winter taste like? I never realized that I would … Continue reading The Walls of Winter →