Musings on Life, People, Nature
Dear Friends, Before me lies a lovely landscape. The bright sunlight warms the terrace tiles. I witness the birds flying through the air to capture the insects that serve as their breakfast! I gaze at the hillside, still green from the recent rains that are also replenishing the water table to guarantee the precious liquid through … Continue reading Celebrating Small, Good Things
Dear Friends, The singing from a local congregation nearby interrupts the stillness of this quiet Sunday morning. Current conditions have generated changes in our social interactions and I must admit that hearing this singing after so many months without it has been largely positive and comforting. For our physical and mental health, we have adopted … Continue reading A Different Thanksgiving Day
Dear Friends, I greet you on this Sunday from a mildly-chilly Atenas. Despite that, the sun is out, the birds are singing and I feel blessed to be able to live another day. In these Covid-19 times, when we might feel exhausted and confused, it is important to express gratitude for all of Nature's gifts. If … Continue reading Mid-November Thoughts
Dear Friends, The weekend forecast, predicting more rain for today, has eased up for a bit. The curtain of clouds opens sporadically and allows the sun to peek through, reaching and warming my shoulders through the sweater I have had to wear in normally hot Atenas. I smile when I look at my garden below where … Continue reading Prolonged Hibernation
Dear Friends, It's a beautiful morning. As I stepped out to the terrance earlier the faint scent of jasmine reached me. The energetic flight of the birds around me directs my eyes to travel over the unending blue sky. The fluffy clouds, white and gray, make me appreciate Nature's constantly changing gifts. I absorb every … Continue reading November’s Gratitude
Dear Friends, A sunny quiet morning greets me. I walk onto the terrace and breathe in the subtle scents in the air. In other years, I might have heard the loud roar of an airplane bringing or taking people home but that is a sound that has not been part of this year's offerings. Tomorrow, … Continue reading Sugar Cane
Dear Friends, It has been a very hectic week yet I felt rested and full of joy to wake up this morning to the subtle sounds and smells of nature outside my window. A fine drizzle brushed my shoulders as I stepped onto the terrace. In the distance I … Continue reading A Small Town Story
Dear Friends, The stunning light filling my room this morning coaxed me awake. I feel gratitude that I have been given a new day of inner calm. I appreciate the taste of fresh tropical fruit and the first sips of my dark, hot coffee. Taking a deep breath while watching the jewel-colored birds fly through … Continue reading Celebrating Tourism and Rural Development
Dear Friends, As I begin to compose my greetings on this hazy Sunday morning, I am aware of the subdued singing originating from the church nearby. Unlike Sundays in other years, 2020 has been very quiet due to our increasingly normal Covid-19 days of social distancing and the now-accepted practice of streaming services to their … Continue reading One Portrayal of a Locksmith
Dear Friends, It's a hazy, somber morning. The air is calm. The birds are quietly roaming the sky in small groups, not the usually noisy flocks that invade the heavens most mornings. My heart is filled with gratitude as I gaze at the horizon. My eyes select a section of the landscape so I can … Continue reading Many Celebrations!
