My Perspective

My thoughts and views from my current vantage point.

  • Graceful Calamities,  Happenings,  Heart Squeezes,  My Perspective

    Mom’s Advice: Follow Your Own Path!

    I gave my two soon to be high school graduates some advice last night. It was to take some of the unsolicited advice they are now being given by family and friends with a grain of salt. The fact is, I did not anticipate that people would tell Connor and Rachel what they feel is the right path for their lives. I tend to be more positive than actual life sometimes so disappointment is inevitable, I guess!  Even before their senior year was derailed by the pandemic, Connor and Rachel were on a path that was different than what was previously envisioned for them. They worked pretty hard to get…

  • Beauty in Moments,  Graceful Calamities,  Tips and Trips

    Spring has sprung!

    My Dad always used to recite a version of a poem that I often think of this time of year. Spring is sprung, the grass is riz I wonder where the flowers is? They say the bird is on the wing, but I always thought the wing was on the bird? ~Unknown~ Sweet memories of Dad and, of course, FLOWERS!!! I enjoy spring so much! I look forward to cleaning up my yard, seeing my spring flowers grow and bloom, making improvements in the landscape and planting flowers. It’s one of my favorite things! I have fond memories of going with my Mom every year to get our flowers. I…

  • Graceful Calamities,  My Perspective

    Why I went white…

    I think I may have some company soon! The pause of commerce due to the Coronavirus pandemic has caused a large number of people to miss their hair appointments. I heard about a survey that stated that many people are feeling more comfortable not wearing as much makeup now and feel they will be more confident “going bare” after things open back up. I am wondering if some will make a similar change with their hair and let the white or gray shine through. If anyone is on the fence, you truly have to do what is right for you. It is a very personal decision and there are so…