Mysterious Elements at Work

Dear Friends, I begin my message today while listening to the roar of my neighbor's lawn mower. It has been going on for a couple of hours. Although part of me is triggered immaturely because I was raised to think of Sundays as days of rest, I realize that this might be the only time he …

Good People, Good Air, Good Nourishment

Dear Friends, I begin to write today's message after returning from a lovely, leisurely walk with our dog, Lila. She is usually at my feet when I am writing. This morning she was unsettled and kept pacing to the front door, signaling her desire to go out. Since it was early and I do enjoy movement, …

Better Days Are Coming

Dear Friends, It is very quiet in the neighborhood this morning. The sky is hazy but it doesn't detract from the amazing view I have. The stillness in the cool air is interrupted sporadically by a sudden burst of sound from a group of loud parakeets. The vibrant colors and markings on the birds that fly …

Remembering the Moms

Dear Friends, The sun is hot on my shoulders. The energy of the birds flying and singing above fills me with optimism. I am gratefully aware of my good health and the ability to make new and wonderful memories on this day, despite all the limits placed on us again. Mother Nature's ever-changing gifts inspire …

The Magic of Radio

Dear Friends I woke up this morning determined to write early so we could all get on with the day! My Sunday message was still not clear to me so I took a walk on the beautiful pastoral setting that is my joy on a daily basis. I could see the green fields across the …