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Embracing Life’s Winter

Snow-covered rolling hills and scattered homes overlook frosted trees and a quiet valley under a pale, cloudy sky, creating a serene winter scene.

I’m thankful that I no longer live in the land of always winter – that was my home state of Michigan. (At least that’s how it often seemed!) Always winter, but with Christmas! I much prefer southern Italy, where winters are mild and the rare snow melts quickly. Only in our distant mountains does itContinueContinue reading “Embracing Life’s Winter”

Blog With Purpose Not Obligation

Top-down view of black coffee in a turquoise cup and saucer beside a silver laptop on a dark wooden desk, creating a calm work setting.

Have you ever written a blog post that starts out with an apology for not blogging for a while? I haven’t, but the thought had crossed my mind! Until I read a post about Blogging without Obligation. The author basically brought out the idea that no one should have to apologize for how often they post. AnContinueContinue reading “Blog With Purpose Not Obligation”

Eyes That Don’t See: A Spiritual Vision Checkup

Woman holds eyeglasses toward the camera, with the frames sharply in focus and her smiling face blurred behind them against a brick wall.

It crept up quietly, little by little. That’s how some things happen. And we don’t realize it until it’s too late (or almost). Like with my eyesight. I was convinced that I could see. But the truth is, I was going blind. Our eyes are pretty amazing. Each eye is made up of over 2ContinueContinue reading “Eyes That Don’t See: A Spiritual Vision Checkup”