Tonight I made oyster stew for supper. I haven’t eaten it in a decade or more, but I always enjoyed it as a kid, and so did my husband. Today it was cold, and he asked if I’d make some. It was delicious, and it’s very easy to make. I love soups and stews and…
Tag: reflection
Day 81 Late Post, Streak Broken, Going Forward
Today is day 82, but this is post 81. I made it 80 days out of 100 without missing my 100 day deadline. I’m writing this post as close to waking up on day 82 as I could, just after making coffee. Actually, it’s just after warming up coffee that I made at 11 pm…
Komorebi
Komorebi is a Japanese word that translates to “sunlight leaking through trees.” It’s a word that describes the dancing shadows created by light shining through trees’ branches and foliage. The word perfectly describes the natural occurrence of light piercing through the canopy of leaves in a more poetic way than the English language allows. Somehow,…
Hello 2026
Yesterday I wrote Goodbye 2025 where I reflected on the end of one year and the beginning of another. It was a good look at what’s on my mind this time of year and how I feel about transitions, the in between. There’s a superstition that says whatever you do on New Year’s Day is…
Goodbye 2025
Today is New Year’s Eve, the last day of 2025. It is just after 5 AM, and I’m enjoying a cup of coffee as the dryer hums in the background, and the dim light in my office casts a golden glow. My thoughts are of goodbyes and hellos, past versions of myself meeting new ones,…
Golden Hour
I look up from my computer, the front room of my west facing home suddenly aglow. Wheat colored rays pierce through the blinds that cover the front window, washing over the room. Cool white natural light, now warm and golden. The temperature remains the same, but warmth washes over me. A sweet illusion on a…
2026 Word of the Year
Since I’ve been facing some health challenges in the last month, I’ve had ample time for reflection. I tend to be more introspective toward the end of the year, especially from my birthday to New Year’s. I’m just starting a little early this year. I’ve identified some areas I’d like to focus on and improve…
More Than a Mug
“The feel of a perfectly shaped coffee mug as it’s cupped in both hands. Warm. Cozy. Comfort.”, a quote from my about page, in the section about things that bring me joy. It’s a simple thing, but sometimes I think there’s more joy to be squeezed from those little moments that could go unnoticed, except…
Fall Walk – I match the leaves!
I match the changing leaves today! 🙂
I walked by myself this morning. I woke up with swelling in my hands and feet, my legs were pretty sore, and I was later going to walk than I planned to be.
I went anyway.
Today I was reminded of a couple different things, the first is that progress isn’t linear. The hilly one mile walk was harder this time. I didn’t jog at all either, I couldn’t. It was a struggle the whole time. The humidity was high and I could tell the difference. The benches along the way taunted me, but I kept going, slow and steady.
The second thing that I was reminded of is that sometimes God’s plan is different than our own. Toward the end of my walk a lady passed me and I noticed the roasary in her hand. I told her is was beautiful and she said that she prays the roasary when she walks.
I listen to worship music when I walk.
Two women, both walking in a beautiful park, surrounded by leaves changing colors, both of us worshiping in our own way. It was a beautiful moment, and it made me grateful that I started my walk later and that I hadn’t been able to jog. If any of those variables had been different, I wouldn’t have seen the woman praying her rosary.
Where the Tide Speaks
This post is part of the November IndieWeb Carnival, hosted by Alex Cirac, and the topic is Cycles and fluctuations. Seasons mark the end and the beginning. It doesn’t matter if you’re talking about seasons in nature, life, or even seasons of your favorite TV show. The fact that there is a beginning and an…
Cadence
[Poetry] A Haiku about nature and time.
Burned Out? – A Snow Day Reminder That We Deserve Rest
Have you ever felt burned out or overwhelmed? Maybe you’ve had some difficult situations recently, or it could be that all of the small things have piled up day to day, and you feel like you’re drowning. We’ve all felt that overwhelm at some point in our lives, unfortunately. It doesn’t matter what’s led you…