Welcome to Spring
March 20, 2025
It’s the first day of Spring, the season of rebirth and new beginnings. So if you’ve been feeling tired, discouraged, or stuck, breathe in the possibilities this season of growth presents.
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Motivational Music Monday: St. Patricks Edition
March 17, 2025
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! How about celebrating with some inspirational words of blessings from one of my favorite Irish writers, John O’Donahue, set to music? Here is the link: https://youtu.be/dWG8tWUiGfo?si=4NRmbDERH_E2KE9y Enjoy!
Happy Blood Moon Holi Pi Day!
March 14, 2025
I got up early this morning to see the Blood Moon eclipse, but I couldn’t see it. Apparently, the moon was only barely above the horizon. In the hilly area where I live, I couldn’t find a spot to see it. Oh well. But I got this picture this morning from my youngest brother. He … More Happy Blood Moon Holi Pi Day!
Happy Mardi Gras!
March 4, 2025
Laissez les bons temps rouler! Let the good times roll! It’s the third holiday in a week. So even I, the ultimate holiday celebrator, am a bit worn out. So tonight, instead of making a big dish (I’m still eating the leftovers from Losar and Ramadan), I made a Shrimp Po’ Boy sandwich. It celebrates … More Happy Mardi Gras!
Happy Ramadan Everyone!
March 1, 2025
Today is the first day of Ramadan, the most sacred month of the Islamic religion. Like Losar and Chinese New Year and Jewish holidays, it is based on the lunar calendar, so it changes each year according to our Julian calendar. This year, it begins today and runs through March 30. Ramadan is a month … More Happy Ramadan Everyone!
Happy Losar (Tibetan New Year) Everyone!
February 28, 2025
I’m not a great believer in New Year’s Resolutions, but I also know that there are many New Years and so many times to make/change/recommit to changes we want to see in our lives. Tonight, in North Carolina, is the Tibetan New Year, known as Losar. It has many of the same traditions as Chinese … More Happy Losar (Tibetan New Year) Everyone!
Motivational Music Monday
February 17, 2025
Today, in honor of the Presidents Day holiday, I give you this beautiful rendition of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” by the Piano Guys. They actually call it “Abraham Lincoln Tribute” because they arranged it to illustrate Abraham Lincoln’s pensive and spiritual side. I know things can seem difficult these days. But at least … More Motivational Music Monday
Motivational Music Monday: MKL Edition
January 20, 2025
Given that today is the official holiday for our national celebration of that magnificenct man of peace, love, and equality, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I share this song that is based on some of his simplest and wisest teaching, along with a prayer for us all on this special day. The artists are both … More Motivational Music Monday: MKL Edition
Focusing on What I Want, Not on What I Don’t Want
January 15, 2025
Regular readers of this blog probably can probably guess that I’m not looking forward to Donald Trump becoming the 47th President of the United States next week. However, my spiritual tradition teaches us not to focus on what we don’t want, because that focus will only make that thing grow. As the quote above by … More Focusing on What I Want, Not on What I Don’t Want
This Is the Only White Christmas We’re Likely to Get in Central Carolina
December 24, 2024
One last day to scurry around, making deliveries and buying final stocking stuffers, seeing friends, and such. Our Christmas will be quiet this year since our son is out of the country. But it’s been a busy year, so a quiet Christmas may be just the ticket. We do have an appetizer and dessert buffet … More This Is the Only White Christmas We’re Likely to Get in Central Carolina
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