December 31, 2016—Day 365 (WD 646)

Feeling Hopeful, Dear Old Universe! So starts this last day of 2016 for me. The sun is shining through a thin veil of haze, and it’s mostly blue sky this morning. I have a lot of thoughts spinning around, but my pen wasn’t moving; so, I’m writing this out, just to get...

March 23, 2016—Day 82 (WD 363)

Peace and Love, Dear Universe – The sun has risen on this new day, and there is a haze hanging in the air.  The birds are singing their morning songs.  I am grateful for this day and the unlimited possibilities ahead. In which direction will these writings go today? ...

March 5, 2016—Day 64 (WD 345)

Wow, Dear Creator, What a Glorious Day! What a lovely day – the sun is bright in the clear sky and the light on the landscape, with shadows across the yards, takes me to other times and places that I’ve been.  It’s taken a bit to get myself to write, because I’ve been...

January 12, 2016—Day 11 (WD 292)

Good Morning, Great Spirit! Thanks for a full and satisfying day yesterday.  I wrote and ran errands, and I walked around a couple fun New England towns on a cold, snowy winter’s day.  I even enjoyed a short conversation with a downy woodpecker on its way to a front...

Branches of Your Tree

As I explore a person’s family tree, the accumulation of names, facts, and dates allows the family history to begin taking shape. For any individual, it is helpful to know the parents’ names, and any siblings. When was s/he born, and where? Did s/he marry?...