Every week I look for glimpses of beauty—in nature, the arts, and the unexpected—and because I'm intentional, I usually find it. It’s a mindset that can be cultivated simply by paying attention and being aware of it around you…
We called her Daisy. It was not her real name but her given name—given to her by my big sister when she was little. Daisy didn’t seem to mind, though, because she was our grandmother and we were her granddaughters. Daisy's house was a magical place...
“Want to walk with me?” I ask my husband most evenings as we finish dinner. He checks the weather app for thunderstorms while we start clearing the table. A few minutes later, I’m putting on shoes and sunscreen while he waits for me on the porch…