What do coffee and COVID have in common?
elements of mindfulness
Delivering inspiration and wisdom with stories
Haikus in a pandemic
Why write haikus during a pandemic?
Pumpkins and change
Pumpkins are the herald of autumn, an emblem of the pastoral harvest, and a symbol of change.
Graduation 2020: How will it end?
With this school year nearing its end, and the pandemic in full force, I wonder: Will my high school senior walk across the stage, accept his diploma, shake hands with the principal, and sit shoulder to shoulder with his fellow graduates?
Mother’s Day isn’t dead. It’s just different.
With restaurants closed, gatherings forbidden, celebrations and sporting seasons canceled, how do you celebrate Mother’s day during the pandemic?
Make a list
Making a list or two helps me get in the groove of writing, especially when I’m scattered.
Snow falls haiku
Snow falls gently on a spring day. Like sadness, snow clings to limbs, buds, and blades of grass. Its frozen beauty silences birdsong, and laughter, but also unites the land with hope, peace, and stillness.
Find your happy
The world is a crazy place, and staying calm, composed, and happy is hard work.
