Because It Matters No words, no sound. A complete absence of noise. A space to listen where our minds become quiet. When we truly listen

Quotes We Remember Have you ever repeated a quote or a saying as though it were a mantra? You woke up thinking about it and

New Year I had watched my horse, Matty, be sick for six weeks on and off. She was 23 years old and was with me

Favorite Foods This time of year I love to eat comforting food that are warm and soothing. Ice skating and skiing and outdoor activities in

Thanksgiving October was a busy, crazy month for me. I turned seventy, had eye surgery, and my horse got very sick (and recovered). I am

Who Are You? Halloween, one of the best fantasy days we celebrate with all ages, is here. Many folks begin making their costumes or thinking

Lightening up the Sky I was going to write on a different subject for the September column but the weather was too intense to ignore

These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things Summer is already going so fast! It seems like we barely have time left to fit in

Have You Ever Dared Take Your Dream Vacation? Who is going on vacation? Anyone you know? Are you going to visit family and friends? Has

I Remember When ‘I remember’ almost always refers to the past. Sometimes people, places or situations can live in our memory forever. We may even

Changes Happen I cannot write the column without mentioning May first, May Day, the Gaelic May Day festival, marking the beginning of summer and open

Treasures of the Heart: Collections This month I thought I would hear a lot of April Fools jokes, but the people interviewed chose to speak

With Spring Comes New Beginnings Here comes spring! New beginnings can happen with a change of place, going to college, moving away from home and

What’s Love Got to Do with It Valentine’s Day is a reminder to express your love to someone or to do something special for love.Julia

How Has 2023 Influenced You? Well, we got through 2023 with joy, sorrow, loss, frustration and peace. Was there an incident in your life that

The Holiday Season The holiday season is here and just beginning. At Thanksgiving and Christmas we gather with our family and friends and celebrate the

Water is… Water is life. Water is a precious resource. Water defines our quality of life and the choices we make — where we want

Have you ever dared yourself to do something while you were traveling that you would never do or think to do at home or out

This month I interviewed people about encounters they may have had with an animal in a daring situation. It did not have to be dangerous

This month in August, I dare you to tell me a story about a time that you dared to speak a truth that needed to