A Happy 2020!

Dear Friends, A gorgeous, bright sun is up in the sky greeting me this last Sunday of 2019. I am hopeful that you all enjoyed celebrations that brought joy to your lives and that many heartwarming memories were made or revived. Get out early today and look within as well as without to fill your …

A Seasonal Greeting!

Dear Friends, As the year comes to a close, I read over some of my Sunday messages and your feedback and find myself extremely humbled by your kind words. It's been a good year for me and I hope that most months in your own lives have had more ups than downs. As always, I …

The Reality of Mortality

Dear Friends, I woke up this morning with an incredible feeling of optimism. The breezes of the season summon an assortment of memories of celebrations we have hosted in our home. I look across the horizon and behold the evidence of the dry season's arrival. A few dark spots on the lawn confirm this fact. …

Being a Local Tourist

Dear Friends, Greetings on a Sunday morning that brings us that much closer to our celebrations with our family, friends and pets. Get out early today to enjoy all the decorations in your neighborhood so that you can get your body moving and ready for whatever is on your list of things to do today. …

A Celebration in the Park!

Dear Friends, What a beautiful, sunny morning greets me! Despite the chill in the air, I feel warmed when I remind myself that the holiday spirit is in evidence everywhere I look. Although chaos and spending are also part of the scene, it is important to focus on what is really important. Get out into …