A snow day literally and figuratively falls from the sky, unbidden, and seems like a thing of wonder. ~ Susan Orlean Wow, what a snow day! I thought that winter was going to miss us this year, but here it is and it looks like it might be staying around for awhile. For all of its inconveniences,Continue reading “Snow Day”
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Not on the water ….
but close! To us, family means putting your arms around each other and being there. ~Barbara Bush Can you see it? The river in the background? Ah, isn’t it beautiful. I am sure you were wondering what Anita and I do in the winter since we can’t paddleboard. Well, today our brother Joe and Sister-in-law AnneContinue reading “Not on the water ….”
Forgiveness
“We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies.” ~ MartinContinue reading “Forgiveness”
Love
“Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible – it cannot be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform you in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession could.” ~ Barbara de Angelis On this cold and dreary Monday, I am thinking about spring. TheseContinue reading “Love”
2014 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 21,000 times in 2014. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about 8 sold-out performances for that manyContinue reading “2014 in review”
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day – October 24th
This has just passed the PA House of Representatives! A RESOLUTION Designating October 24, 2014, as “Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day” in Pennsylvania to honor the more than 700 licensed acupuncturists in this Commonwealth. In order to honor the day, here is an article about the Five Elements and specifically the metal elementContinue reading “Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day – October 24th”
Integrity
“Living with integrity means: Not settling for less than what you know you deserve in your relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speaking your truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in ways that are in harmony with your personal values. Making choices based on what you believe,Continue reading “Integrity”
Friends
“Surround yourself with the dreamers and the doers, the believers and thinkers, but most of all, surround yourself with those who see the greatness within you, even when you don’t see it yourself.” ~ Edmund Lee We could not resist being out on the river again yesterday with our paddle boards. It was theContinue reading “Friends”
Last Smile
“Autumn…the year’s last, loveliest smile.” ~William Cullen Bryant
I get so excited over sunsets and rainbows etc., when you see them it’s like you can shut out the real world and envelop yourself in a beauty that almost makes it feel like fantasy. ~Mrs. Ron Harris I was driving on 80 going west Wednesday evening and the sky looked like it was on fire. Continue reading