Ethics and Values

Dear Friends, We are at the end of what has been a rainier-than-typical October. The grass on our property felt like a sponge as I walked it last night on the final round with our dog before bedtime. I feel blessed this morning as I listen to the sounds of a regular Sunday morning. I …

Silence, massage, music and health!

Dear Friends, My day began very early with our dog's cool, wet nose nuzzling my elbow. I was still half asleep and jerked away but she insisted with determination until I responded by getting up. I was instantly grateful, the yellow sun was just making an appearance and the happy purring of a lone toucan …

Viva Bingo!

Dear Friends, The morning sun is a welcome treat on this day in the middle of October. The rainy season is winding down and I look forward to seeing the sugar cane flowers in the horizon next month. The gentle breezes have begun to make some leaves fall on the ground and the scent of …

Do what you can, when you can.

Dear Friends, The air is very quiet this morning. I step onto the terrace expecting the usual scent of fresh rain in the ether, but instead the pungent odor of decaying grass from too much rain reaches my nostrils. I search for the birds, listen for their song but they are missing from the scene …

Senior Citizen Month 2017

Dear Friends, Last night's rain lulled me to an excellent sleep. Protected indoors, everything felt peaceful and comforting. I woke up joyfully to the familiar sounds of nature and the gorgeous, lush landscape that embraces my home. I am aware that we are in times of upheaval worldwide and as I breathe and stretch in …