Tag Archives: Joy

The season of dirty fingernails – garden therapy 2013.

I have concluded that my mental health is greatly improved by a day out in the garden.  Yesterday was my first real concentrated effort in garden therapy and in the few short hours I invested I was reminded of the … Continue reading

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My garden companions have returned…

I have been uplifted by three straight days of robin sightings.  The robins are back in the area my friends.  I have seen a pair of them frequenting my deck. I wonder if they are the babies from last year … Continue reading

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The gift…

I want to thank the middle school music teachers, Mrs. Larson and Ms. Schwartz.  They gave me a great gift last year when Cheyenne wanted to quit playing viola.  They convinced her to stay with it for another year.  They … Continue reading

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Everybody loved Toby.

I lost a friend yesterday. He was the best friend I had in my neighborhood. I will miss him terribly. His name was Toby and he was my neighbors’ Golden Retriever. I realize that it likely says something about me … Continue reading

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Confirmation. ;-)

I love receiving confirmation that the heart of humanity continues to beat vigorously. WKRN-TV in Nashville, Tennessee provided said confirmation via the story of Scotty Maloney’s homecoming win in Unionville, Tennessee.  Scotty is a high school junior with Williams Syndrome.  … Continue reading

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