gratefulness – Aging with Grace

For Whom The Bell Tolls

Never send to know for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee. John Donne Some of you may recognize this photo from a prior post. I am drawn to it, again and again. It is the site of a wedding reception, we attended, held in an orchard. I fantasize about Thanksgiving dinner set here…

November 16, 2023

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Faith, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Social Commentary

faith, globalization, gratefulness, hope, John Donne, thankfulness, thanksgiving

Initiative

God helps those who help themselves. Poor Richard’s Almanac, Benjamin Franklin While visiting Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island in Hong Kong, I photographed this tree filled with hanging, bamboo sticks on which prayers has been written. Whatever our faith we all look to a greater being for help. Have you heard the parable of…

August 25, 2022

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Inspiration

acceptance, gratefulness, initiative, prayer, self reliance

All’s Well That Ends Well

If we can be thankful for what we receive, we should be thankful for what we escape. Native American Quote Reading this quote made me think of Shakespeare’s play, All’s Well That Ends Well. Sometimes, in the midst of difficulty, we can only see what is in front of us. When we look back we…

August 18, 2022

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Inspiration, Life Style

change, flexibility, God's plan, gratefulness, making adjustments, moving, Native Américain Indian