“Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.”  So said Calvin Coolidge.  And it made me think about Christmas gifts.  I know, I know, it’s…

I want some of this vitality, some of this joy of living, some of this perfect ability to live in the moment.  Not that I don’t love life, not that I’m not happy.  I am…in spades.  I know I’m blessed.  But this level of loving life is filled…

I’ve been listening to Christmas music whilst decking the halls, making villages, hanging ornaments on the tree.  You know…getting…and staying in the spirit through song.  It’s the vibration of the music that works for me. Putting Christmas Carols on one side for a moment…and I really do love…

I love America.  I love the small Florida town where we live.  I love the hospitality of the American people, especially to those of us from other lands.  I love small town events that lift my spirits. I love my life. If I sound happy, it’s because I…

When I’m out and about running errands I’ve been to know to stop for a quick ‘cuppa’ and a chance to reflect on where I’m heading next.  Inevitably I overhear conversations…and sometimes they’re interesting enough for me to sit up and take notice.  Okay, okay…I’m being nosy.  In…