Welcoming 2018!

Dear Friends, On this beautiful, still, sunny Sunday morning, I invite you to welcome a day that will hopefully unfold in a relaxing and meaningful way. Get outside early in an attitude of gratitude, combining gentle movement with an awareness of all the goodness that surrounds you. Being truly present for just a few minutes …

A Christmas Eve Greeting!

Dear Friends, As I feel the breeze caress my cheeks on this glorious Sunday morning, I am filled with gratitude for each one of you. Knowing that you are receiving my emails each week encourages me to look for positive events during the week so I can keep my promise to bring you good tidings …

A bond of peace, hope and community

Dear Friends, Greetings on a wonderfully quiet and cool Sunday morning. As I finish my morning coffee, I have been watching part of the video from yesterday's Festival of Lights in Atenas, compliments of Radio Atenas, our local station. I am filled with gratitude for all the wonderful things I am able to enjoy, not …

The power of first impressions

Dear Friends, At this moment, I am aware of the effect cold front is already having in our area. During the night there was an increase in the windy pattern which was evident from all the debris that accumulated on our front porch. Since I am going out early this morning, I have already taken …

With A View Towards 2018

Dear Friends, A beautiful, sunny and breezy morning woke me up today. It came with the sounds of the different bird species that season after season make ornithology so interesting to me. I suggest all of us get out early today to enjoy rest and relaxation before the frenetic pace of the holidays takes over …