Jan 21, 2026

01/21/2026

The lamps are different,
but the Light is the same.
~Rumi

I so appreciate it when
reminded once again of
this truth.

For some 'tis the Trinity,
for others gods of yester-
year, Yet others find
themselves in a state of
not knowing.

Bottom line, for all of us
seeking truth, doing the
absolute best we can,
staying on the path toward
the light . . . all is good.

Daily I pray, meditate, 
ponder, even think deep
thoughts from time to 
time.

All are attempts to seek
and reach the light. May
it be thus for one and all.

Blessed be . . .

Jan 20, 2026

01/20/2026

He's nigh onto all to
me . . .

Together in our child-
hood. Classmates for 
many a year, my first
beau, my first kiss.

And lo, these many
years later, we've 
spent 26 together.

His greatest gift to 
me, perhaps, is his 
company, support,
caring during the
cold, winter months
I suffer from SAD.

Methinks unless
you've been there,
done that, getting
the whole brouhaha
of Seasonal Affective
Disorder is sooooo 
not happening.

Not understanding
this horrific malady,
still being supportive,
thoughtful, caring,
is rather beyond the 
pale.

Truly I bless his care
and presence in my
life . . .

Jan 18, 2026

01/19/2026

I feel sorry for the
deity sometimes . . .

Most of us are guilty
of gee this and God
that. Jesus, Jesus Christ,
Oh my f---ing God and
God damn it, to name
a few.

Methinks we all need
our expletives from
time to time. I certainly
indulge.

Can't help but wonder
how I would feel if 
my own name were 
used as a byword or 
an expletive.

These days I find myself
saying, DT this and DT 
that.

'Tis a tad better perhaps . . .

01/18/2026

Just thinking aloud
here . . .

Wondering how much
impact the way we're
reared has to do with
the people we become?!

My own parents were
Christians . . . the real
kind. Evening prayers,
church several times a
week. Add in everyday
sit down meals, no TV,
reading together nights.

The part I've kept for
myself would be the
nightly reads. 

Alas, in my dotage, 
I'm more of an open the 
fridge and see what falls 
out kind of cook. Don't 
watch any TV, but I do 
like my mystery movies.

I'm spiritual rather than 
religious, worship at the
feet of Mother Nature.

Solitude attracts me, but
much enjoy the company
of a precious few.

Methinks I've strayed far
from the family tree . . .

Jan 17, 2026

01/17/2026

'Tis o' dark 30 and it's
snowing copiously.

One of the fab things
about being a Libra is
the ability to divide 
oneself into two parts.

One of my sides much
laments winter and its
snows as well as other 
weathers. The other 
side of moi thanks the
Universe for moisture 
much needed.

I will confess . . . ever
so glad to be tucked
away in my warm bed
with no place to go.

Watching from here is
just fine . . . make no
mistake!

Happy skiing, sledding
and/or tobogganing,
whatever strikes your
fancy!

Me, I'm for bed and a
good book. Too bad
I'm into dry January.
Otherwise, I might
just have to have
some eggnog!

Jan 16, 2026

01/16/2026

Yesterday was such a
lovely day. More like
Autumn than Winter.
'Twas bright and sunny,
clear skies. Most beaut!

The day also brought
me the gift of a lesson,
a lesson much needed.
Rather wish I'd gotten it
a couple of years earlier;.
Perhaps, I wasn't ready.

I so appreciate that I can
still learn in my advanced
years. What would be the
point otherwise. It doesn't
matter that it's painful.
Personal growth is its own 
reward.

I pray I may stay open to
more learnings and under-
standings whilst still here.
I pray as well, for the
courage to grow.

Blessed be . . .

Jan 15, 2026

01/15/2026

Dealing with SAD in
my own way here . . .

So love the ideas my
kith and kin have given
me.

   -a tad of sunlight each
and every day
   -paying more attention
to diet
   -distractions of every
kind
   -holding hands with my
guy
   -reading, crosswording,
writing

I swear, I'm going to make
it! Praise the Universe it's
not every single day it hits
so hard!

Feel free to end me hugs 
and more hugs please!

Jan 14, 2026

01/14/2026

"Spiritual awakening
is like a caterpillar 
transforming into a
butterfly. We all awaken
in our own time."
~muses from a mystic

Methinks I've shared this
many a time . . . so love
it . . . bears repeating!

Upon turning 13, my dad
had a sit down talk with
me. He told me that I was
now old enough for me
to know he believed me
to be a Pantheist.

It was the beginning for 
me.

A time in which leaving
religiosity behind and 
embracing spirituality.

Looking back some 60
years later, I am ever so
grateful my father had the
courage to share this with
me.

In spirituality, I have found
my heart to be more open,
more accepting, able to
embrace 'other'.

I pray I continue to grow,
to love, to care.

Jan 13, 2026

01/13/2026

"Don't save anything
for a special occasion.
Being alive is a special
occasion." ~Engelbreit

Something hard to deal
with as we get older, we
lose more and more of 
our family, friends and
acquaintances.

Obviously, there is such
sorrow in these losses.
They also brings the gift
of fear. Did I say gift?!

-Am I also soon to pass?
-How much longer do I 
have?
-How shall I spend the
rest of the time granted
me?

More than ever, it's a
time to live in the now
rather than the future.

I so get this . . . I'd give
anything to be able to do
so. 

I love living here and
wish to stay for another
long while . . .

Jan 12, 2026

01/12/2026

Alas, methinks . . .  

 . . . these last wondrous
years are all mine . . .
and I sooooo love being
naughty!

Sleep is optional, books
are not! Ice cream for
breakfast, yummmmm!
Staying home, enjoying
my guy, the odd movie.

Ahhhhh, such is the good
life!

Yet, I remember fondly
those wondrous years as 
mother! So loved my 40
years of teaching. Not so
much those first years of
post-retirement.

Still . . .

I am ever so grateful for
the life I have been gifted.

Pray the gods feel inclined
to gift me a few more . . .

Jan 11, 2026

01/11/2026

"I pray for you . . .
Covering my bases; 
God, the Goddess,
Buddha, Allah. I pretty
much tap on them all.
I want you to know that
not a day goes by that 
I don't have you in my
prayers. I'm nagging
the hell out of every
higher power there is.
You're going to come
through this. I'm not
taking no for an answer."
~Roberts

Methinks . . .  "All roads
lead to Rome." as it were.

All paths lead to elevation
for the seekers.

Jan 10, 2026

01/10/2026

Questions ahoy . . .

Always thought quests
belonged to little kids!

As I recall, when mine
were tads, the questions
never ceased!

   -Who am I going to be
     when I grow up?
   -Am I ever going to be
     tall like you?
   -Who hears my prayers
     at night?

Like to think I was patient
and answered to the best
of my ability. I'll ask them
one day.

Alas, now 'tis moi who has
all the questions!

   -When will I die?
   -Is there really a heaven?
   -Will I lose my memory?
   -Do I end in a wheelchair?
   -Can I at least walk w/a cane?

Doesn't speak well of me, yet
many a sleepless night I ponder
and get no replies.

Sooooo wish I could live in the
present . . .

Jan 9, 2026

01/09/2026

Snowed all night . . .

I watched even as I 
read my book. Hours
and hours. 

Interesting that there
appears to be little
accumulation. Think
we only got 3 or 4".

It is pretty outside.
The best part is we
don't have to go out
today. Naught on the
pervasive 'list'.

I feel like crawling
into bed with a good
book and a hot cup
of good coffee!

Jan 8, 2026

01/08/2026

"I have a therapist
They call her mother."
avellinofarms

Methinks I would in 
no way survive with-
out her!

I am ever so fortunate 
to live 'mongst her trees. 
I have only to raise my 
eyes when my soul is
hurting.

What is it about Mother
Nature that heals us?

She opens her arms,
invites us in, holds us
'til we approach healing.

Why is it then, that we 
find empty liquor bottles
by the side of the road?
Why is trash blowing
about?

Alas, we take her when
we need here and pay
her no heed when we
don't.

We damn well better 
have a look-see. We 
may lose her if we're 
not careful.

Just ponder her power!

Jan 7, 2026

01/07/2026

Today is his day . . .
and mine as well!

He came into our lives,
a gift most welcome;
make no mistake.

From the first moment 
of his appearance in my
womb until today, naught
but pure joy!

He is an artist, an author, 
a brother, a cousin, a friend, 
an uncle, a husband . . .

 . . . He is my son.

Happiest of all birthdays
dear Lui, mom

Jan 6, 2026

01/06/2026

So love me the 6th of
January . . . a day for
one and all.

For the Christian world,
today celebrates Epiphany
or Saint King's Day. This
ends the twelve days of
Christmas.

In the Pantheist world, we
celebrate Mother, Maiden,
Crone, honoring the three
facets of womankind.

Most wondrous would be,
in the somewhat blistery
days, we find wondrous
things to celebrate and
brighten our days.

Let's remind ourselves,
albeit we're young, old or
in between, life should ever
be a celebration.

Let's enjoy . . .

Jan 5, 2026

01/05/2026

"Man has to realize that
he is an integral part of
nature...that he is just as
much a natural form as
a seagull or a wave or a
mountain..." ~Alan Watts

There's an aha moment
if there ever was one!
Rather think Alan Watts
has the right of it. 

In these difficult and
sorrowful times, rather
than turning to the news,
turn to Mother Nature.

She has such healing in
her bones. I find myself
missing her. I can be
upset six ways to Sunday
and going out to my own
little forest, I am righted
within moments.

Mama Nature R O C K S !!!

Jan 4, 2026

01/04/2026

A pondering I shall go . . .

Just fancy beginning 
this new year with war!

So many commenting 
the pros, the cons. I 
couldn't even come 
close to having a clue 
what to think.

I rather thought we'd
really begun to grow
up in the 2000s. Peace
talks over war. 

Guess not, go figure!

I just want to go home,
talk with my dad and
forget all this!

Maybe I should just 
move to the forest and
become a hermit . . .

Jan 3, 2026

01/03/2026

Feeling a tad down and
upset . . .

 . . .'Tis this whole, "war
and rumors of war" thing.
Matthew 24:6. Go figure!

You listen to some people
and get a point of view.
Then hearing others and
yet another point of view.

For once in my life . . .
 . . . methinks ignorance
may just get me through
winter and winter woes.

"Ignorance is bliss" kind of
thing, Thomas Gray, 1742.

And no, I don't choose
ignorance over knowledge
but sure is tempting just
now . . .

Jan 2, 2026

01/02/2026

The new year is only two
days old and I'm already
feeling it . . .

The good thing is, I feel
good vibes rather than 
bad.

A dear friend of mine
suggested we think in
terms of, "New Year
Intentions," rather than
"New Year Resolutions." 

I like that!

So, my intentions are . . .

   -live rather than exist
   -live today rather than
       yesterday or tomorrow
   -find the joy in whatever
       today brings

Making an effort to keep
it simple, I truly believe 
I have a chance. Part of 
the success probably has 
to do with reading my
intensions each morn. 

Alas, so easy to forget!

Jan 1, 2026

01/01/2026, NYs Day

Oh happy day . . .

   -a new year
   -a new anniversary
   -26 years and holding

So hard to believe, unless
I look in the mirror! Yikes!
Today marks 26 years with
my childhood sweetheart.

   -daycare together, 3 - 6
   -school together, 7 - 15
   -first kiss, first date, 15

I once commented to him
that I wished we had been
together ever and always.

He then explained that we
would have missed out on a
lot of important experiences,
especially our children.

Such wisdom! 'Twas a most
wondrous lesson.

And, that's his way. He's the
strong, silent type. But, every
now and then, out comes the
wisdom of Solomon.

I'm ever so grateful to be here,
with him . . .

Happy New Year! Blessed be . . .