When we come from fear

September 23, 2026
Sometimes people don’t come from anger or any other emotion. Even if that's how it seems. Instead, they come from fear. In fact, I'd lay odds on the fact that most of us come from fear most of the time: Fear of being rejected. Fear of losing control. Fear of not being enough. Fear that if we...

Why I know I’m leaving

December 14, 2009
Plans for a barrel tasting weekend event in Sonoma this...

Postsecret surprises

December 13, 2009
This is a Postsecret post card. Written on the back was"I was going to send this to her."Every one of us wants to be meaningful to those we've loved..Even if we go our...

Sit Saturday ~ imitation

December 13, 2009
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and watching our dogs, I can see that it's true.Riley and Puddin' are an unlikely pair, for sure. But pair they...

The greatest of these….

December 13, 2009
I've always believed that Jesus' greatest messages were about love. Let us not forget to love one another and demonstrate that love in tangible and intangible...

Time…it marches on

December 13, 2009
Once in a while, I see something in the news which takes me back decades, to the days when M. and I were young marrieds. Such was the case this past week.Paula Hawkins,...

The original "I saw Mommy…."

December 13, 2009

Odds ‘n’ ends

December 12, 2009
A girlfriend shared this website after reading my post on random acts of kindess. It's about a worldwide movment to inspire the world through giving. Her church is...

The Queen of Soul

December 12, 2009
Saw this clip in a movie about Ahmet Ertegen. One of my favorite songs from the golden age of soul. The voice. The emotion. She was and is still the Queen of Soul. The...

Sit Saturday ~ territory

December 12, 2009
Sometimes, you just have to be there. Riley has claimed our bedroom as his turf and fiercely protects it from the other dogs. His red airline carrier stays in our...

You say goodbye and I say hello.

December 11, 2009
Ahem.Well.It's not as straightforward as it seems.In fact it's downright confusing.Have you looked at your hands lately? Don't look too closely. It might scare you.I...

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