World Tourism Day 2022

Good Morning Friends, This morning I am enjoying a peaceful feeling of well-being and contentment. When I opened my eyes, I could hear sounds coming from the kitchen as the aroma of brewing coffee began to permeate the air. The smell is both energizing and comforting. My heart swells with gratitude for the consistency of …

Seizing the Day

Dear Friends, Contrary to other Sunday mornings, today's sun was obscured by the clouds. Although it is hard to see, I know it is there and will appear in time for me to take a long walk. I can't claim that I enjoy this much rain but I am grateful to be able to stay …

Enduring Values

Dear Friends, Today is a day for calm and restoration. It is a day to remind ourselves of the importance of being aware of and awake to the present moment. After my hearty breakfast, I took a long walk with Lila and together we investigated the continuous stream of surprises our modest, partially wild backyard …

September, a Month of Celebrations

Dear Friends, I woke up yesterday to a typical September morning...well, a typical one if I were in New York. It was rainy, cloudy and a bit chilly. For a moment, I had to focus on the landscape outside my window to confirm that I was in Atenas! Although I had to imagine the deep …

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 …

An Afternoon of Reflection

Dear Friends, Warm greetings on this renewal Sunday morning. I have lots of energy today and Nature speaks to me with colors and sounds that accompany me from all corners. It is inviting me to breathe in the air's goodness and move in appreciation for everything that is in my life right now. Get out …

A Domestic Adventure

Dear Friends, I woke up early this morning, looked out the window and noticed the vivid shades compliments of our "green" season. The rich colors of Nature that burst from all corners fascinate me and inspire me as I breathe in with gratitude for another day of good fortune. Today, I will shake off thinking …