Over the years I have listened as numerous people expressed their resistance to “think of themselves.” Concerned that to do so would make them selfish or self-centered, they determined not... Read More
One day I found myself in an old familiar place. And not a good one. It took me a couple of minutes to realize I had slipped into a people-pleasing... Read More
One recent morning I looked out our deck door toward the raised bed vegetable gardens only to laugh out loud. There, illuminated in the morning sun, waved a red dinner... Read More
Personally, there is nothing quite like the unobstructed view of a sunrise, especially if that includes an ocean. While it has been a while since I enjoyed such a sight,... Read More
The situation became more and more serious. Our tall, robust Smoke Bush, located next to our deck, began to look unhealthy in early June. By mid-July, it was obvious something... Read More
