“Behold the turtle. He only makes progress when he sticks his neck out.” — James Bryant Conant Sometimes the universe knows exactly when you need a “shell-shocking” reminder to slow down. I was scurrying between meetings today, my mind racing through a to-do list that seemed to grow with every step, when I passed our…
May 4: Reconnecting with Joy: A Furry Reminder
“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” – Roger A. Caras It has been quite some time since I last shared a moment here, and I’ve realized how easily the rhythm of daily life can pull us away from the very practices that keep us grounded. After this long absence,…
January 25: TBT..playing in the snow
“The first fall of snow is not only an event, it is a magical event. You go to bed in one kind of a world and wake up in another quite different, and if this is not enchantment then where is it to be found?” – J. B. Priestley Thursday Throwback to Riley’s first big…
January 24: Time for gratitude
“Be mindful. Be grateful. Be positive. Be true. Be kind.” Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart This year, I have found it harder and harder to motivate myself to get up and go in the mornings. Not that I am not functional, but that I feel I have lost some of the joy.…
April 24: Celebrating 80!
“Having a birthday is like reaching a higher peak on a mountain. Pause to admire the view; reflect on how far you have come” — Richelle E. Goodrich (Being Bold: Quotes, Poetry, & Motivations for Every Day of the Year) Reaching 80 is definitely one of the highest peaks to celebrate, and to reflect on…each…