In early spring, I planted morning glory seeds. I've done that for a long time--except for the two years I lived in an apartment. I fell for those plants years ago when I saw the variety, Heavenly Blue that covered a fence, a hue of blue like none I'd ever seen. Eventually, I had a … Continue reading When the Morning Glories Bloom
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Life’s Invitations: What is Calling You?
Years ago, my mother-in-law, Mary Dell was excited when she received her invitation to her 50th high school reunion. She'd graduated from Pittsboro High School, in that town that wasn't far from where we lived in central North Carolina. I remember how she anticipated their gathering at a restaurant and how she listed friends who … Continue reading Life’s Invitations: What is Calling You?
Feeling Fragile: Finding a Network of Support
Over the past week, there were three consecutive days when I felt the fragility of life, the impact of growing older. On Tuesday night, I went to the Blues Jam at the Blue Note Grill in Durham. I've been going there to dance since last November. Over that time, I've found the people to be … Continue reading Feeling Fragile: Finding a Network of Support
What You Think About Expands
Last week I used a Robin Sharma quote in my post: "What you focus on grows, what you think about expands, and what you dwell upon determines your destiny." I spoke to the first part of the quote "what you focus on grows" and at the end, suggested I needed to move onto the next … Continue reading What You Think About Expands
What You Focus On
Over the past few years, since I re-entered the dating world, I've become a student of relationship coaches. I've watched Youtube videos, listened to podcasts, and read email newsletters with varying topics. One of the pieces of wisdom, that seems appropriate for me after being used to the same partner-- my husband of forty years, … Continue reading What You Focus On
Treasures from our Trips
My Facebook feed has been filled with pictures of friends and family on vacation. Some have taken trips to beach destinations, some to other spots in the US, and a few, places in Europe. There was a shot made by a friend from her beach chair-- her bare feet pointed toward the ocean as she … Continue reading Treasures from our Trips
Free to be Free
On Tuesday, our country will celebrate Independence Day, paying tribute to our hard-earned freedom made possible by men and women in uniform. It's easy to talk about freedom when you live in an area that's not threatened by war, where children can mostly play in their yards without fear, and where the people you love … Continue reading Free to be Free
Pack the Picnic Basket
Now that it's summer, I'm remembering back to trips we took when I was a child. One of the treats we most enjoyed was a weekend at White Lake--which was just 80 miles from our home. We loved swimming in the clear water and afterwards, games at the arcade and rides--especially the bumper cars and … Continue reading Pack the Picnic Basket
Remembering Daddy
Today, on Father's Day, I'm remembering Daddy and all the things he gave me, all the roles he played, over the twenty-two years that he was in my life. It's fitting for me that this day is in June, when I have my most vibrant memories of him working on our farm--which was his Rosser … Continue reading Remembering Daddy
Re-evaluating Your Life: Questions to Consider
Years ago, a co-worker and friend made an observation about me that she was qualified to make. We'd worked closely as school nurses for years and socialized outside of the school day. We knew a lot about each other-- our childhood and college experiences, meeting our husbands, raising our children, and caring for our aging … Continue reading Re-evaluating Your Life: Questions to Consider
Connie Rosser Riddle 