Category Archives: early morning thoughts

Christmas is over—at least the day marked on the calendar and the season charted by the amount of sales purchased by the masses. But Christmas did not come for me this year–in the way I anticipated, in my fantasy of … Continue reading →

There was no scent of disaster; there was no alarm. No where could I see signs of an impending catastrophe. Monday morning life, as usual. But as I became colder and colder to the point of concern, I realized something … Continue reading →

I am watching a large fly caught between the screen and the glass door. He has no idea he is trapped-imprisoned; he is completely free in that 3×6 confine to fly, to sleep, to feast on minute gnats or other … Continue reading →

Early Sunday morning, I was drowning in a sea of misty melancholy meanderings!  We had returned home late on Saturday night from four days at the beach with family; I knew major quiet time was needed. I wonder if you … Continue reading →

I am singing, singing to the color of green! After five weeks of excessive high temperatures and drought, each morning this week began with a gentle rain, giving life to the dead brown carpet under foot.  But this new color … Continue reading →

I awoke in the middle of the night and wrote– Life is to be lived in honoring God-loving and serving Him.  This happens by honoring others–loving and serving them. And it begins at home—just that simple. For years I have … Continue reading →

I sensed expectancy as I was oiling a bagel. Something or Someone was near me–a presence. I rested in the thought that, indeed, life–real joy-filled life is living with this wonder of a new morning. An invitation was being given … Continue reading →

A surreal sense of peace-a soft cocoon security fills me this morning. It welcomed me as I went into the kitchen, ablaze with early morning’s first glow. Contentment for the moment–ah, this is how one lives. I breathed deeply into … Continue reading →