World Tourism Day!

Greetings Friends, The splendid light that filled my room this morning invited me to awaken in gratitude for the prospect of living a new day of inner calm. The fruit and omelet presented to me today by my husband was accompanied by the sweet whistled songs of the birds outside the window. I take none …

Accepting changes

Dear Friends, As I begin to compose my message this morning, I am slightly aware of the haze in the morning sky. My ears pick up the faint but urgent song from the tiny swallows flying around the terrace. They are a constant and refreshing reservoir of energy for my soul each year as they …

Multiple Celebrations

Dear Friends, The sun is shining on me this morning - my 60th birthday - in my beloved Atenas!! I have already received many greetings from my ever-growing circle of loved ones and I feel blessed and appreciated. My heart bursts with gratitude to awaken to the music that is nature outside my window. As …

Last Hurrah of Summer

Dear Friends, I was greeted by a typical end-of-summer day here in Queens, a day that is hot, and mostly cloudy. Despite that, I am grateful to hear the sounds of the neighborhood waking up and am soaking up the urban landscape that has its own unique charm. Get out early today and make the …