Writing

smoothie

It occurs to me on a regular basis that I live a very privileged life. It occurred to me again this morning as I was putting the ingredients into the blender to create this healthy smoothie. I opened my refrigerator and brought out the yogurt (probiotic, organic), frozen blueberries, frozen raspberries, salad greens (organic), ground… Continue reading smoothie

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little things

In this especially tumultuous week with all the destruction caused by the alliterative hurricane sweeping over the east coast of North America, I am reminded of all the little things that continue to happen around me, oblivious to the bigger picture. This leaf sits on a bed of moss, dew drops sparkling ready for an… Continue reading little things

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expect the worst, hope for the best

I seem to go into "mode" really easily. You know what I mean, when someone you love is expected home at a certain time, and that time passes, and then a little more time passes, and they still aren't there? For some reason, this circumstance brings out the warrior in me. My survival instincts kick… Continue reading expect the worst, hope for the best

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time is on my side…

It always amazes me how, from one day to the next, perspective is swiftly altered.  For the past few days I have been experiencing a sense of irritation, from mild to extreme in the span of three days.  Today, it's gone.  Just like that. I suppose this could be attributed to any number of things:… Continue reading time is on my side…