“Thy bounty shines in autumn unconfined. And spreads a common feast for all that live.” –– James Thomson I write when I am inspired. That means instead of writing a new blog post each day I write as I feel led and schedule my posts ahead. But sometimes I goof and things post immediately. IContinue reading “Thought for Today and I Goofed — AGAIN!”
Author Archives: Espirational
“There’s No Spot Where God is Not”
When I discovered this music video I knew I had to share it with you. So turn on your speakers, sit back and get ready for a real day brightener. The tune is catchy and I guarantee you will find yourself humming or singing this throughout the day.
Thought for Today
“A few days ago I walked along the edge of the lake and was treated to the crunch and rustle of leaves with each step I made. The acoustics of this season are different and all sounds, no matter how hushed, are as crisp as autumn air.” — Eric Sloane
Thought for Today
“For man, autumn is a time of harvest, of gathering together. For nature, it is a time of sowing, of scattering abroad.” — Edwin Way Teale
October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month
What do you put on your popcorn? Me? I like these — not all at once of course! cinnamon cayenne pepper salt substitute chili powder garlic powder dill I also like to spray my air popped corn with a little citrus juice (lemon and lime are my favorites), spray margarine, Braggs Liquid Aminos or even water. ItContinue reading “October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month”
Thought for Today and a Few of My Own
“To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier state of mind than to be hopelessly in love with spring.” — George Santayana As I grow older I find myself becoming more and more in tune with the changing of the seasons. When I left for the grocery store in the early morning thereContinue reading “Thought for Today and a Few of My Own”
Surprised by Joy
Grabbing the jacket from the doorknob I felt a flutter. Startled, I saw a monarch butterfly flying out of the jacket. When it landed Bob said “get the camera.” The butterfly remained in one place as if posing, letting me take photos. When it had flown across the room I saw the cat stomping something. FightingContinue reading “Surprised by Joy”
Be the Change
Tuesday October 2nd was the 143rd anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi and International Non-Violence Day. I am sorry I missed the actual day, but the time is always right to celebrate the life of one devoted to peace and justice. Check out this moving video.
Thought for Today
“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” — Mother Teresa
Thought for Today
“He drew a circle that shut me out- Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout. But Love and I had the wit to win: We drew a circle and took him In!” — From the poem “Outwitted” by Ewin Markham
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