I'm traveling this week and my granddaughter has graciously written this blog for us about one of her favorite subjects.
Read moreThis Precious Life
Mary Oliver challenged me with her poem, “Doesn’t everybody die at last and too soon? Tell me what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” I enjoy poetry, quotations, research, nature, relationships, consulting, ministering, hobbies, communicating with you, and so much more. But I have not yet discovered my answer to Mary Oliver’s question.
Read moreExercise
I’ve heard testimonials about the joys of working out and I must admit that yes, there are huge benefits to exercising in a gym — but joy? Begrudgingly I train regularly because I know it’s healthy, but I’ve run miles and never ever had a runner’s high; I really don’t like to sweat; I begrudge the hour it takes to work out; and I’d prefer to do almost anything else.
Read moreDaylight Saving Time
Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali
Daylight Saving Time (DST) — and yes, it’s saving not savings — officially begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November when we turn our clocks back at 2:00 a.m. local time to read 1:00 a.m. Most of us learned the phrase, “spring forward, fall back” to remind us of which way to adjust the clocks. Changing watches and clocks is a small chore. Changing our own internal clocks is trickier.
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