October 10, 2016—Day 283 (WD 564)

Bright Morning, Dear Creator! The sun is shining in a mix of clouds and blue sky.  There’s a steady, cool breeze quaking and trembling the bright-colored leaves still on the trees.  It’s the start of a lovely fall day. My wife and I spent part of the day yesterday...

June 6, 2016—Day 157 (WD 438)

Alive and Well, into the New Day, Dear Creator! It’s quite a picturesque morning – sun shining, blue skies, fog nestling in the valley.  It lights up in my memory so many peaceful summer days. Crisp mornings while hiking the A.T. – I began so many of my days winding...

February 8, 2016—Day 38 (WD 319)

Peace and Good Morning, Kind Creator, Here I begin again, looking forward to my day.  Thank you for my yesterday – time with my wife, getting outside on a trail, conversation with a new friend.  Movement, appreciation, and connection.  Valuable things. The leader of...

January 15, 2016—Day 14 (WD 295)

Happy Morning, Great Guides! It is a gray day.  I’m noticing how different my mindset and energy can be on dreary, cloudy days compared to those bright and sunny days.  I mean, I get it – how fun those sunny days can be; how good the sun feels on my face. I want to...

The Reality of Hurt and Grief

I thought I might be following up yesterday’s post with some personal thoughts regarding the global events of the last couple weeks.  Today, though, is not the day for that.  Those thoughts will continue to simmer for me, at the back of the stove.  Instead, I want to...