Aug 23, 2012 | nature & awe
On the edge of the ocean at Ocracoke I stood. The surf crashing. Me, still. This little guy (on the other hand) had lots to do. And so he scampered here and there up and back hither and yon chasing the relentless tide. Then he surprised me plopping right on the sand,...
Nov 17, 2011 | god & grace
I knew the dress was a mistake. On tap was a luncheon during which I needed to walk across a small stage, smile and accept an award in front of a filled ballroom. I was deeply honored to be among the women being recognized; on this day there was to be a beautiful,...
Nov 6, 2011 | Moments of Grace
An email I will long remember greeted me early this morning, coming into focus just as my sleepy eyes adjusted to the dawn. It was from my friend Pam, a kindred spirit who finds it as phenomenal as I do that feathers appear so pointedly in my life just when I need a...
Nov 1, 2011 | Moments of Grace
What better way to end our 30 Days of Grace than with a walk around the Fall garden? What a nice reminder that it’s all right there. You just have to look. ...
Oct 26, 2011 | Moments of Grace
It is 4:45 a.m., and incredibly, I am awake and writing this post. I note this because it is rather extarordinary. As you know, dear friend, I am very serious about sleep and rarely have trouble in that department. But in a moment of weakness last night—the cat curled...