Monthly Archives: November 2025
Road Trip
Recently Gary and I took a road trip through states we normally just fly over. We travelled through Alabama, Louisiana and Texas until we arrived in Tucson, Arizona. It took us 4 days to make the trip, so there were … Continue reading
Nurturing Gratitude When Ill
I don’t typically find social media as a resource for spirituality, but a couple of posts from friends have helped see me through a very difficult week. I have been physically ill sincefor several days, with one set of symptoms … Continue reading
Living More Boldly
What if gratitude is not necessarily feeling good and approving about what has happened in our lives. If I am not careful, I find myself falling into a predictable litany of gratitudes for things that are largely the result of … Continue reading
Giving Thanks for Community
By now, most everyone has been made aware of the SNAP (Supplemental NutritionAssistance Program) crisis being faced by more than 40 million Americans. My aim isnot to get into political debate, but to shed light on what this means for … Continue reading
Gavin
This past weekend, Bob and I were in North Carolina for Hannah and Blake’s baby shower. On Sunday morning, I went on a quick coffee run. At the cafe, I gave my order and then went to the pickup side … Continue reading
Nurturing Gratitude for Who We Are
The first time I really became conscious of my longing for more—more life, more love, more everything—I was in my twenties and walking to work in downtown San Francisco. Amid the sensory overload of rush-hour traffic, I felt this tug … Continue reading
Nurturing Gratitude in November
I am reminded of this old hymn by Percival Chubb who was a founding member of the Fabian Society, (according to Google) an influential British socialist organization that aims to advance the principles of democratic socialism via gradualist and reformist … Continue reading