My word for the year 2022 was 'HOPE'... I believed for 'new life' in every aspect of my being, because the prior 2 years felt so dark and heavy... as a result of the pandemic. What I did not realize at the time was that: HOPE + CONTROL (aka MY plan) = Oxymoron They simply... Continue Reading →

It wasn't very hard finding something to be grateful for this morning. All I had to do was open the front door and stick my big toe out... and I quickly realized how fortunate I am to have a roof over my head! It's Christmas Eve today, and temperatures are frigid! As a matter of... Continue Reading →

Dear 'Santa', For Christmas this year, I ask for 'rest'. Sincerely, Emma. So..... I really love this time of year! Not only because its the holiday season, but because contrary to the norm, I have made 'my' holidays synonymous with rest. Each year, as the holidays draw nigh, I eagerly look forward to lots of... Continue Reading →