Time for Song Lyrics: Forever Young

Thinking of my friend Autumn who passed away way too early. "Forever Young" Bob Dylan May God bless and keep you always May your wishes all come true May you always do for others  And let others do for you May you build a ladder to the stars  And climb on every rung May you…

Time for Gratitude: Day Thirty Four

Today I'm feeling grateful for community. Today in the hot and humid sunshine I walked around a track some twenty-five or so times for the Relay for Life. The event's purpose is to bring awareness to cancer research and prevention.   The event is put on by a group of people who are dedicated to the…

Time for Gratitude: Day Thirty-One

Today I'm feeling grateful for my friend Shannon and the gift she gave me by making me an Aunt to her daughter Mckenna. I don't define family using simple biology. My family are those who have loved me and who I have loved with that intangible, unexplainable, and unconditional kind of love. I have many people…

Time for Gratitude: Day Twenty-Five

Today I'm grateful for the skill of listening. I'm grateful that I was taught the power of listening at an younger age and also I'm grateful that I have found some amazing listeners in my own life. Most strangers probably think I rarely speak. Most of my close family and friends probably think I never…

Time for Gratitude: Day Twenty-One

Today I'm grateful for gratitude. Twenty-one days ago I started this gratitude series on my blog. I have no real direction or obligations to fulfill by writing down what I am grateful for each day. However, it allows me to write just a little bit on a daily basis and keep connected to my blog. I'm…

Time for Gratitude: Day Eighteen

Today I'm grateful for reflections of light coming in the window through suncatchers and crystals. Growing up, my Grandmother always kept sun catchers and crystals in her kitchen window. So when the light came through in just the right way, light spots and rainbows came in to light up the kitchen. I one upped my Grandmother by…