Category Archives: Reflections

My Mary Kay!

In March, I wrote about my new adventure or rather an exciting venture.  I am very excited to share my personal journey in launching my Mary Kay Independent Business as a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant. At the end of March, … Continue reading

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My Spin – Creative Arts

Whether writing or painting or drawing or any other type of creative project, I have discovered that the act of creating art whether visual or written is very therapeutic.  Since last summer, I have returned to the visual arts.  I … Continue reading

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Vegan: to be or not to be – Part 2

Last week I wrote a reflection on whether to be or not to be a vegan.  Over time and especially recently, I have learned that decisions I make about eating and my food habits need to be made slowly so … Continue reading

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Musings from the library…

Waking up at 3:44 in the morning because of unpleasant and rather disturbing dream and not going back to sleep allows for a productive morning. I took time to record my dream with all the attending thoughts and feelings. Breakfast … Continue reading

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Vegan: to be or not to be

As a naturally carnivorous eater but moving toward being a vegetarian, the last four days as a complete vegetarian and several meals vegan has been eye-opening.  I do not generally eat meat at home, and usually my meals that have … Continue reading

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I have been very quiet the last seven months not from lack of writing but rather not wanting to share the pain of loss, sadness and unhappy thoughts.  My dear sweet husband passed away six months ago last night on … Continue reading

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Be Thou My Vision

Today is a good day! The sun is shining with a gentle breeze.  This morning I went to choir practice.  The song we are learning is “Be Thou My Vision.” The song is an 8th century Ancient Irish poem adapted to … Continue reading

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My Driver’s Education Event

Yesterday, I was sharing with a friend my driver’s education experience.  Telling the story to my friend inspired me to write about it today. I learned how to drive at a high school sponsored driver’s education program which does not … Continue reading

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Feeding my heart and soul

“Through the eyes of love” is a song which speaks to my heart and soul.  Listening to music always brings a range of thoughts, feelings, and emotions.  Today I wrote a brief paragraph about what is my favorite classic Beatles’ … Continue reading

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Tapestry

This afternoon I described what colors make me happy using the analogy of a colorful tapestry.  The visual image of a wall hanging tapestry as the representation of my life is food for thought. The thoughts of the tapestry have been rattling … Continue reading

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