November 23, 2016—Day 327 (WD 608)

The Holidays, Dear Universe! I’m up early, for no reason other than I awoke at 3:30 a.m. and haven’t been able to fall back asleep.  I still feel tired, and I’ve been pretty exhausted, so this is kind of a drag. A part of it, I suspect, is because of the plans of the...

November 7, 2016—Day 311 (WD 592)

Wonders, Abundant Universe! With the time change, I’m again getting up with the dawn.  It’s a crystal clear morning, a single contrail cutting from the northeastern to southern sky.  There’s a frost on the ground, as temperatures have dropped to the mid-20’s. In the...

Vote Yes

Well, it’s Election Day today.  It’s easy to just list voting on the day’s to-do list.  But, it’s really a privilege, and worth taking the time to make the most of the opportunity.  If you value your vote, you take the time to weigh your...

Time with Friends

Saturday brought a wintry storm that coated the land in a crystalline blanket of new fallen snow. The view out the window the next morning was of a picturesque New England in winter. I am grateful for the strong differences in seasons here. Each season has its...

My Daily Gratitude–12/16/2012

      I’ve enjoyed a weekend filled with the spirit of the Holidays!  On Saturday, I attended a performance of The Christmas Revels in Sanders Theatre in Cambridge, MA.  Always a wonderful presentation mixing the celebration of the Winter Solstice with...