Monthly Archives: June 2016

Coming Home…

Dear Reader: I’m coming home and isn’t returning home after a fabulous week of old friendships really hard? Part of me wants to see home again to make sure the flowers and garden are okay and the grandchildren up and … Continue reading

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…”It’s the Little Steps that Become the Dance and Gift of our Lives.”

Dear Reader: I loved this phrase (blog title) that Kate Wolfe-Jenson used in her latest message about understanding value in giving to others. I have always felt somewhat guilty if I were not involved in some big project or mission … Continue reading

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The “Treasure” of a Loving Memory

Dear Reader: I smile with pride at my four grandchildren’s trees growing taller and broader….from right to left….the green maples is the oldest and tallest (Eva Cate) then the beautiful tall red maple is Rutledge, the distinctive different colored maple … Continue reading

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In Order to Be One….You Must Become One

Dear Reader: As you already know I am settled in at Edisto Beach as you read the blog this morning. I have provided some short anecdotes, one each day, for you to read while I am gone. I will be … Continue reading

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Breaking “Patterns” …..When to Stop Running in Circles

Dear Reader: A piece of advice given one of the main characters in Karen White’s latest novel is “to quit running in circles.” A good piece of advice for all of us. If we think about it…the sun always rises … Continue reading

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Redefining Success

Dear Reader: The photo, above, of the long-leaf sun flower, is a good example of success gone astray. The blooms aren’t as heavy as the regular sunflower bloom and the stalks, not quite as tough, but, if left alone, it … Continue reading

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“Waving” at Our Problems

Dear Reader: With summer’s arrival most of our thoughts turn towards the beach and  ocean. It is something about watching waves roll in that sooth the soul. Perhaps it is some ancient magnetic pull from when life began or the … Continue reading

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In every gardener there is a child who believes in The Seed Fairy.

Dear Reader: Well. I have officially made the “ole’ lady in her gardening hat” status. I slept in late yesterday, to almost nine. So by the time I got up, dressed, and ate a little breakfast the sun was up … Continue reading

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“Was” and “Is”

Dear Reader: I don’t think any school age child takes in the significance of two important words learned during grammar lessons on verb tense. The words are “was” and “is.” The first picture of the “fledgling” garden was taken in … Continue reading

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The Hidden Treasure Inside Us

Dear Reader: i am loving ‘six years old’ so far in Eva Cate’s development. We can have such great conversations now that make me laugh and cry at the same time. Yesterday this happened and the age-long mystery of the … Continue reading

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