My darling granddaughter is twelve years old today. Happy birthday, sweet Luna. Luna is smart, sweet, and multi-talented. She has a wicked sense of humor, a way of cutting her eyes to tell me, “Grandma, no!”, and a laugh that makes me laugh just hearing it. I could not be prouder of her and am…
Month: April 2025
Alan W. Watts: The Secret of Life
This is the real secret of life—to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.” -Alan W. Watts. I believe this quote from Alan W. Watts is the absolute truth. The operative words are “engaged,” “here and now,” and “play.”…
The Road to Normal: Worth Repeating
I wrote this piece a while back, but it still rings true. I decided to share it with you tonight. Here’s to normal, however you may define that word in your particular, unique, and wonderful life. Len My husband said to me today, “Thank you for being so normal.” I replied, “Thank you back.” Not…
Pacheco Beaty Visit to the Orange Grove
Today, Sarah brought her kids to the orange grove to visit. They are on spring break. Ethan was thrilled to have his cousins come. All the kids were relaxed and happy to be here. The sky was blue, the air warm in the sun, and the red-tailed hawks were busy gliding on wind currents. I…
20 Minutes a Day 