“I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.”
Rabindranath Tagore
My friend and poet Catherine Coats shared this perfect quote in our writing community this afternoon.
Tag: gratitude
What’s Good Going On
Life is quite the trip…I finally got a blog post out after 6 months because the last 6 months had been too sad…we can’t compare our journey to anyone else’s but there is grace, smiles, beauty in nature, accomplishments with our work and meaningful connections to make with people and canine companions!
Life is Bittersweet
The winter of 2025 was way beyond harsh.
Life is short – fragile – uncertain –
Studies have shown that losing a dog is as hard as losing a human loved one. This winter – both.
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawaken.”
New Year’s Eve 2024 & New Year’s Day 2025
Celebrations & Traditions
My husband is romantic.
Over the years we’ve lived up here we often got all dressed up for New Year’s Eve and went out to dinner CLIMB; the fanciest restaurant at 9,000 ft. where we live. We don’t have to be concerned about traffic in the winter and we aren’t big drinkers so us going out, on New Year’s Eve where we live, isn’t risky.
Blessed or Lucky
It is so deeply satisfying to be able to go for a hike in the mountains, especially on the spur of the moment – because we live here. Husband and I did just that this morning. With back and knee support my body responded well to climbing up and down repeatedly.
It’s The Little Things
It’s The Little Things Mean The Most
In No Particular Order – JOY
our son’s thoughtfulness
my husband made us fresh bread
our son’s dragon drawing from kindergarten hangs on the wall
walking our nature trail with my family
critter prints
so fun to laugh last night – we hadn’t watched in years
I’ve learned the frozen branches have a specific name: hoar frost
enjoying watching Hope enjoying watching the critters
view from our living room
winter pleasure
morning pleasures: colors, aromas, tastes
My Gratitude Jar:
if we don’t recognize & appreciate our blessings then we might as well not have them – what do you think about appreciating the little joy’s in life?