Happy mid-July! It’s hard to believe that I’m already seeing Back -to -School displays alongside autumn and Halloween decorations in so many retail stores. This time of year always feels like a tug-of-war. Part of me wants to savor the slower pace of the summer, while the stores seem determined to rush us into the…
Can you believe it’s already been a week since our Independence Day and America’s 250th celebrations? I hope you have recovered from all the festivities. As you know, we are escaping the Phoenix heat at our mountain cabin, where nearly every home is dressed in red, white, and blue. Our house guests have headed home,…
Welcome to July and an extra-special holiday weekend! Somehow we’ve already turned the calendar page to a brand new month, and while I’ll save my thoughts on the Fourth of July for later in this post, it does seem like the perfect time to pause and appreciate both the joys and challenges that come with…
There is something wonderfully restorative about escaping to our cabin this time of year. I’ve been soaking up the cooler temperatures, the quiet, and the beauty of being surrounded by nature. It’s amazing how quickly we adapt to the constant soundtrack of city life, where sirens seem to echo through the neighborhood every day. Since…
Welcome to another edition of Saturday Meanderings. I’m writing to you from the Arizona mountains, where the weather has cool mornings (50 degrees), warmer than usual afternoons and very clear and clean air. It takes a few days for me to get acclimated to the higher altitude, but I am enjoying the peace, quiet and…