Gratitude

I bought 4 old tea cups and saucers (thinking that my sons might like them as part of the Christmas-table centerpiece), but I put them on our coffee table a few days ago, and this morning it occurred to me that there could be no better reminder of what tomorrow is: A day dedicated to…

Ask and expect

Years ago, I was on vacation in Florida, walking up the beach thinking that I needed a hat. I don't like wearing hats, so I didn't bring one with me on the trip, but the sun was intense and after several days in it, my face had started to feel burned. At that moment, I…

Thanksgiving…finding comfort in being ourselves

I was reading a book yesterday and the writer said that she had been, years ago, invited to the Royal palace  for dinner. I always wondered how anyone could feel hungry in such a formal setting with such good (fitted) clothes on. I really appreciate beauty and elegance and would love the idea of being…

Good news

I was a horrible student in high school, and prided myself on never taking home a book, which earned me the distinction of graduating at the bottom of my class. When I was in my twenties, I realized that I wanted an education, but had serious doubts about my abilities/intellect. I considered myself to be a…