My Endless Fascination With Nature

Dear Friends, The sun's resplendent light comes through the window and nudges me awake. Before I make my way to the kitchen I straighten covers and tidy the books on my table. I am amused by my own ambition for reading at night. I can rarely stay awake for more than a page or two. …

A Day With No Plans is Perfect For Inner Exploration

Dear Friends, It's a beautiful, easy, gentle day I woke up to. The typical August rainy weather has been absent for the last couple of days after causing real problems earlier in the week. I went outdoors and took a long walk with Lila, our 12 1/2 year old dog. She and I are both …

Dull Tasks

Dear Friends, It brings me joy to greet you on this sunny Sunday morning. While walking the grounds earlier today I noticed the sheen on the ceramic tile in our back terrace. It was the product of my housekeeping efforts yesterday afternoon. Although it had not been my plan to return to the "scene" this …

Atenas’ 154th Celebration

Dear Friends, I woke up today and the first scent that reached me was of coffee (from Atenas, of course) brewing in the kitchen. My spirit was lifted. I am grateful for all that my life brings me today. The mornings stillness is pleasant and even the distant sounds of dogs barking in the area …