I have way too many books. My two book shelves are bursting at the seams, with books creatively stacked into dead space gaps, on the floor next to the bottom, or even stacked up on top just a bit. It can look rather messy when you sit back and really look at it. But what…… Continue reading Gratitude Journal Day 7: The Love of Reading
Planets can be stunning and beautiful, just look at some of the released photos from various NASA probes. The patterns of Jupiter, or the symmetrical rings of Saturn showcase the beauty of the cosmos. The clouds of Neptune are interesting, and who doesn’t love the Red Planet itself. The best of all, though, is the…… Continue reading Gratitude Journal Day 6: Our Beautiful Blue Orb
He’s a little skittish and sometimes the loud noises scare him. Once, he even knocked off the power cord to my laptop, caused a loud bang, and ran around with a fire hose effect. Cleanup on aisle 3! My little buddy still is a little skittish, even after all these months, and he seems to…… Continue reading Gratitude Journal Day 5: My Little Buddy, Franklin
We had a little feathered friend hanging around our door back in early March. A cute little purple finch took up residence in our beautiful North Carolina State wreath we have hanging outside our front window. Each night, as we walked our two dogs one final time before going to sleep, I’d glance over to…… Continue reading Gratitude Journal Day 4: The Cute Baby Birds by our Front Window
It’s supposed to rain today. The meteorologists promised me this morning, and all I’ve seen has been a drop or two. Its overcast, which is nice, but give me some rain. I’ve seen enough yellow shades of pollen coating everything. Please wash it away. Perhaps I’m quite odd in my makeup. I can sit back…… Continue reading Gratitude Journal Day 2: Rainy Days
I read an article the other day that described the benefits of keeping a gratitude journal for thirty days. Obviously, this isn’t something new, but I did appreciate how Jeff Vrabel in “Success” magazine, April 2017, was able to move past negativity and found keeping a simple gratitude journal therapeutic. I will give it a…… Continue reading Gratitude Journal: Day 1, The Power of Love
“Go to the edge of the cliff and jump off. Build your wings on the way down.” – Ray Bradbury Ray Bradbury and the golden age of science fiction are synonymous, and is one of the titans of the genre. “Fahrenheit 451”, “The Martian Chronicles”, and “Something Wicked This Way Comes” are all considered among…… Continue reading Take the Leap, but Know How to Fly
Christmas is a time of memories. Time with family, good food, and full of children rushing towards the Christmas tree to rip open presents. As we grow older, the memories of those who have left us grows. The taste of Mom’s cookies, or perhaps the sound of a father’s laughter, which seem to fade over…… Continue reading Christmas Memories
Dear Gretchen We humans have a tendency to not say the important things to those we love. I see so many posting on Facebook, or other web pages, that serve as tributes to our department family members, including our furry ones. We’ve all lost those close to us and when the time comes to honor…… Continue reading A Letter of Love
The wonders of the universe fascinate me. The vast, seemingly immeasurable distances of time and space never ceases to astound and amaze me. I walk out in the darkness, and gaze upward most of the time. On a clear sky, I look up to see the stars, planets, and the moon, and am filled with…… Continue reading Share Your Passions
Deep Thinking 