She Waits

She Waits

An Uninvited Patience She sits and waits now, Though it wasn’t long ago that she led a carefree life. She used to go to the movies and out to eat, But now she visits doctors and hospitals, And has become quite the expert in medication side effects and disease. Waiting...
Celebration!

Celebration!

Don’t Delay When good things happen, celebrate! Don’t delay. Life is tough enough and we too easily forget and then, it’s gone. Allow yourself some joy. 10 Things to celebrate: 1. Good grades, degrees, promotions, new opportunities. 2. Wedding...
The Peace of Less Hurry

The Peace of Less Hurry

Deliberate Slow Downs When outside circumstances speed up, so do I. When they slow down, I do as well. I envy the people who seem to operate slowly and deliberately in the midst of chaos. Maybe that’s you! Maybe it’s not. So, a few ideas: 1. Stop. Breathe....
The Joy of a Contented Smile

The Joy of a Contented Smile

Sneaky Grins Some people wake up and smile. I am not one of them. Still, I envy them. So, I have learned to trick myself and prompt myself to get there faster. My morning mantra is get up and get out. Breathing the morning air, whether frigid or humid, stirs me to...
The Ups and Downs of Love

The Ups and Downs of Love

All days are not equal Over the course of all relationships, you encounter blissful seasons and tough slogs as well. My wife and I will celebrate 23 years of marriage soon. Fortunately, we have experienced early years of freedom and delight, and many years of...