Gratitude Even in the Worst of Circumstances

It’s funny how the universe works. I’ve been thinking about gratitude lately. There is so much anger, frustration and negativity these days that I find myself yearning for peace and calm and positive messaging. This led me to reflect on the year I...
Boy or Girl or Not? One Gender Identity Story.

Boy or Girl or Not? One Gender Identity Story.

Two summers ago, I had the privilege of spending time with a fifteen year old high school student who was born a girl, appeared to be a boy, but identified as non-binary gender. If that is confusing to you or if that makes you shake your head in disbelief or even...
Book Review: Charlie the Tramp

Book Review: Charlie the Tramp

Charlie the Tramp, written by Russell Hoban, illustrated by Lillian Hoban; 50th anniversary edition released October 3, 2016 by Plough Publishing House. It’s always fun when a new book arrives from Plough Publishing. But imagine my surprise when I opened the...
Friday Food For Thought on Grief Revisited

Friday Food For Thought on Grief Revisited

A few days ago I shared some thoughts on grief with a friend who recently lost her father. One of the most important things I learned after my own Dad died was how personal grief is, so unique to each person. There is no set time when the mourning ends. There is no...
Friday Food For Thought: Holding Hands; Holding Hearts

Friday Food For Thought: Holding Hands; Holding Hearts

As I walked across a parking lot on Wednesday toward my doctor’s office, I noticed two people struggling to make that same walk. They appeared to be older, maybe in their mid-sixties. They were both overweight and walked a bit hunched over. I noticed that each...