Author Archives: Espirational

Fun and Creativity on the Web

From time to time I will share a link from my secret stash of online places I go to recharge my creativity.  One of my favorites is Creativity Portal© a magazine site by creativity coach Chris Dunmire.  Full of fun projects, writing prompts and inspiring articles, don’t expect to see everything on the first visit.

Precious Gifts

Edith and O.J. were dear members of my church family.  They had no children, but were adopted by many as spiritual parents or grandparents. One year for Christmas after O.J. died Edith gave me a small Bible.  Inside it was inscribed “To my beloved O.J. from Jerusalem.”  It was also inscribed reminding me how special I was toContinue reading “Precious Gifts”

Drawing a Larger Circle

We live in a world that is becoming increasingly divided and fragmented.  We are separating ourselves from others based on race, gender, age, political or religious belief or affiliation and even perceived health and physical beauty.   What if instead of forming small groups to exclude others we drew a larger circle that took in othersContinue reading “Drawing a Larger Circle”

Things That Go Squeak in the Night

A mystery sound.  A tiny squeak heard only in the wee hours of the morning between sleep and waking when imagination turns anything into a nightmare. The thought “MOUSE” strikes terror in my heart.  I’m not getting up!  Who would scream louder, me or the mouse?  Drifting back to sleep… Next night brings memories ofContinue reading “Things That Go Squeak in the Night”

Thought for Today and a Few of my Own

“Misery is a communicable disease.” — Martha Graham The thought for today is a very important one. We must remember daily that misery and negativity in general are indeed communicable diseases spreading quickly without our even realizing it. This is why it is so important not only to watch our own attitudes and beliefs butContinue reading “Thought for Today and a Few of my Own”

Ways to Add Flavor to Food Without Adding Bad Stuff

In celebration of More Herbs, Less Salt Day let’s talk ways to add flavor without adding a lot of sugar, fat or salt. * Garlic and onion are obvious. Cook first to make flavor pop. * Vinegar adds a nice acidic bite.  Many varieties are available. * Liquid smoke replaces pork as seasoning. * If you have limitedContinue reading “Ways to Add Flavor to Food Without Adding Bad Stuff”