The Unpredictable Pursuit of Zen

My Zen was not quite the meditative peacefulness I sought.

If only, then…. My Life Would Have Been Different

Listening is a critical skill, that I am probably less skilled at than most. In my defense, I grew up with a family with a different listening strategy.

Why I go to the 2nd most convenient Post Office – Customer Service

a huge number of folks put the extra mile (In my case it's closer to two miles) on their cars to visit the second most convenient location because of Steve Eldridge and the team that works there.

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” John 14:27

The rain never bothered me anyway...

Feast of the 3 Saints is After All a FEAST

If there is anything I remember about my Italian stepfather it was him saying after every pant busting, dozen course meal "Did you get enough to eat?"

Suburban Myth – What’s Gnu in small town Massachusetts

I defy anyone from having a more bizarre experience than Jon and I did today.

Anniversary Dinner #8 Sustainable, Local and Compassionate – Just like us.

Blue Moon Evolution as a restaurant is committed to farm to table, sustainable food practices and compassionate care of livestock all while being stunningly delicious.

The ill-behaved chicks, the groundhog & the awkward goslings

I kept a good distance away made easier by my 100x digital zoom, made minimal movements beyond the index finger pushing down on the shutter and watched. The bird seemed unconcerned about my appearance.

when old friends come home again

The best way to explain it was that my heart had been longing to reconnect even before my mind understood the need and the heart was saying - "Do you get it now? Love love love." as if attempting to fix in my mind the importance of taking time for old friends

In Search of 300lb Chickadees

With a start and heavy heart, I realized why, despite the endless supply of birdseed, one never sees a 300lb chickadee.