Ho, ho, ho no. Have you encountered holiday grumps? My instinct is to tell them to focus on the positive instead of the negative, to practice gratitude. Then I realize it is advice I can use myself. I have so much to be grateful for—I hope you do too. Thank you for reading; I appreciate you giving me your attention. Happy holidays! Peace, love, and solace Everyday is a gift so says the plaque on the bathroom wall. Of course, there should be a space … [Read more...]
Glimpse of solace: Tis the season
Does the news these days make you want to lose it? Me too. And like the other week when I posted after the Paris terrorism, I really don't have anything brilliant to add to the discussion. Too many people are quick to chime in but their comments don't add anything to the situation. I'll tell you one thing. And this is not earth-shattering but I hope it makes you feel better. I have been doing Classical Stretch with Miranda Esmonde -White and my favorite routine is the … [Read more...]
Merry Merry, Merry Merry
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Holly Jolly Thanks to you for reading. Some days the internet and social media make me feel like Harry Nilsson in that "Everybody's talking at me." So thank you for taking the time to pay attention to this site; it is gratifying to think someone (like you) is reading this right now. Thanks to Glenview photographer Kathleen Buckland who regularly shares her photographic work with us. Wishing you health and … [Read more...]
Snow Trail by Doug Stener
Doug Stener is a photographer from Janesville, Wisconsin. … [Read more...]
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Wherever you go, there you are. I wasn't able to find the source for this quote. Various sites attributed it to Buddha, Confucius, Ram Dass, and anonymous. I first read it in the book by the same name by Jon Kabat-Zinn. It got to me then for its simple wisdom. … [Read more...]