I’ve written about this before, but when Spring rolls around in Portugal and my garden explodes in white from the vibrant calla lilies, I feel
Category: Nostalgia
Care Packages From Afar
The concept of the care package began during World War II when Americans sent food, clothing and other basic necessities to friends and relatives in
Family Moments
October came and went without even stopping long enough for a cup of coffee. In fact, this entire year of 2023 seems to be in
A Walk With The Cats In The Shire
How time flies! I can hardly believe that the nine days with my daughter are over already. After our relentless traveling and adventures, we opted
Post-Easter 2023: Transformative Silence
One of the most challenging parts of the solitary hermit life is when the holidays roll around. Even though I grew up as an only
Pre-Advent Thoughts
The First Sunday of Advent is just around the corner, as both the priest during yesterday’s mass and the calendar reminded me. My first thought
FrogDiva Thoughts 