Category Archives: Musings
This Being Human
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 This Being Human Not only can I not think of anything worth writing about, but I’m in a mood and want to spare you, dear reader, from the angst that will surely infect my … Continue reading
Come On, Come Out
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 Come On, Come Out While spending nearly every day outdoors during a two-week vacation, kayaking, hiking and fishing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, I was struck by the stark contrast of living in nature compared … Continue reading
The Best Mother’s Day Gift Ever
SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011 The Best Mother’s Day Gift Ever Over the past three days, I had the honor to watch my daughter, a senior in high school, perform the lead role in the musical, Little Women. I … Continue reading
Presence
SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2011 Presence This is the kooky clock my husband gave me for Christmas. I loved this clock the moment I saw it at The Mole Hole in Okemos. Immediately, it went on my wish list. … Continue reading
Be Prepared To Be Surprised
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2010 Be Prepared To Be Surprised “Am I no longer young, and still not half perfect? Let me keep my mind on what matters, which is my work, which is mostly standing still and learning … Continue reading
Virtue with a View
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2009 Virtue with a View On a recent trip to the Traverse City area, my husband, daughter, and I spent some time at the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes. After exhausting ourselves on the Dune Climb, … Continue reading
A Guy’s View of Wellness
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2009 A Guy’s View of Wellness Guest post by Mitch Smith In our pursuit of wellness, what is the defining goal that we seek? When I look back at the interesting and varied posts in The … Continue reading
Our Own Little World
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2009 Our Own Little World A few months ago, several of my daughter’s friends stayed overnight. During breakfast the next morning, one friend remarked how surprised she was to learn that the basement floor was … Continue reading
Time to Move On?
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2009 Time to Move On? As the boat glided down the Pere Marquette River, steam slowly lifted off the water and vanished into the chilly morning air. Suddenly, we heard a strange banging sound. It … Continue reading