Tomorrow we observe Memorial Day in the United States. According to an article on the history of this holiday, it was created to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/memorial-day-history This came immediately after the Civil War in 1865 which "claimed more lives than any conflict in U.S. … Continue reading Memorial Day: The Sacrifices of War
Month: May 2024
Wait on the Lead
Throughout my life, I've found it hard to wait. And now, our world is going at such a fast pace that we find our environment is not conducive to waiting. Growing up in the country, when I was a young girl living on a farm, the pace of life was much slower and there was … Continue reading Wait on the Lead
My Mother, My Teacher
Today is Mother's Day and I think of Mama and all that she taught me. I realize, now that I'm older and a mother and grandmother, that our mothers did the best they could based on all that formed them. Mama, was born in 1923 and grew up in rural North Carolina during the Great … Continue reading My Mother, My Teacher
Take Good Care: Treasuring Our Time and Energy
This week I continued to train for the Camino. With my date for leaving now three months away, I need to be more focused and spend longer with my feet in my boots. Sometimes I get overwhelmed with how to prepare and do the other things in my life. But then I feel grateful that … Continue reading Take Good Care: Treasuring Our Time and Energy
Connie Rosser Riddle 