Shining Moments

There is a place I long to be;       a place where my heart yearns for        my touch of heaven in this world. York Beach,Maine. The smell of the sea air     the cry of the sea gulls,        the feel of the sand between my toes            a place where the hardest...

Shining Moments

Silence can be frightening    like when you call someone’s name and do not hear an answer    or you call them on your cell phone        only to be directed to voice mail again and again and again. Silence can be difficult when you await that lab report    or to speak...

Shining Moments

It was such a little thing at the time. A small chipmunk running across low the stone wall. We watched it scurry back and forth     seemingly enjoying being the center of our attention. My thoughts turned to the cold winter months wondering how he even survived     up...

Shining Moments

It was cloudy when I arrived at the airport preparing      to fly from Boston to Washington, DC. Maybe the sun will break through, I thought.    I hoped. But that was not to be. No, the weather in fact worsened. As I walked the ramp to get on the plane I glanced...

Shining Moments

The day dawned early and even as I wiggled my toes in the bed.     I knew that it was going to be a special day. “Dress for an adventure, “I called to my girls    all the while wondering        planning          listening. We got in the car and drove south    admiring...