thriving

Seeking. Striving. Thriving.

A year ago I posted these words on social media. (Timehop is my favorite app.) “I am seeking. I am striving. I am in it with my whole heart.” ~Vincent Van Gogh I posted these words after spending a weekend with my Aunt Beth, a weekend spent in celebration of the memory of my AuntContinue reading “Seeking. Striving. Thriving.”

Clipped in

I woke up this morning with a lump in my throat. Sadness hung all around me. When I got to work I saw the date. January 13th. Two years ago I had the same lump in my throat all day. I had the same sadness. I went to bed two years ago and dreamt ofContinue reading “Clipped in”

Approaching

The Christmas tree is now beside the curb, the new year lingers, and Chet’s birthday is less than a week away. With Christmas decorations put away, the house feels renewed. It’s a blank slate ready for a new year. From my rocking chair in the corner where the Christmas tree once stood, I watch ChetContinue reading “Approaching”

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” ~Maya Angelou These days I find myself pinching my own arm. I start every day feeling grateful – grateful for the work I get to do every day, gratefulContinue reading “Thriving”