A Bright, Shiny Day

I have this incredible golden retriever named Bella. She is probably the best dog in the whole wide world (now I will hear from everyone telling me their dog is the best)! We bought Bella, or actually, put an order in for Bella, the day after she was born 5 years ago,...

Renewing Hope in 2011

I make it a habit at the end of every year to evaluate my year.  I evaluate the ups and downs, the progress and the set-backs and especially, where I am in my spiritual journey relative to the beginning of the year.  What did I learn? Did I grow in any...

Balancing your “Plate of Life”

We’re all familiar with the phrase “too many things on my plate” in which we describe the busyness of our lives.  Balancing the things in life – those things that fill my “plate of life” – is a daily challenge.  No two days are ever alike.  Each new day...

Where’d My Joy Go?

Do you ever find your joy lacking during the holiday season?   The holiday traffic. The endless searching for a parking space. The lengthy lines. The countless potlucks and parties. The desperate search for amazing gifts for an ever-increasing list of...