Christmas abbr.

Instead of the abbreviation xmas for Christmas, I’d like to suggest a more suitable abbreviation, tmas, because at least the cross is another symbol of Christ. Although a simple and subtle change from the use of an “x” to a “t”, the energy shift is significant and it also serves as a reminder of “the reason for the season.” 

To all of you who experience Jesus as your teacher, your connection to Source, a reflection of your higher self, and/or your beloved, I wish you a blessed and very merry tmas season embraced in his love.

surrendering to the sunset

One of the gifts of living on the front range of Colorado is the prevalence of magnificent sunsets. As the sun retired behind the mountains today, the sky lit on fire with a meld of red, orange and pink.

I stepped outside to immerse myself in the fleeting moments of this majesty. Deep breaths. Gratitude. Presence. Timelessness juxtaposed with the visual witnessing of the passage of time through each moment’s change in color.

And then it was gone. 

glimpses of life

This morning, a fox almost caught a squirrel that hoards our bird seed. Oreo would miss the daily chase and the squirrel launching off our deck.

Tailor-made Thanksgiving - turkey, togetherness and tears (of love).

Backlash from my kiddos because I write about them...but they’re a big part of my life...sorry kiddos.

Connor home for Christmas tomorrow!

Mason finishing up college applications - 2 halves left. Impressed with the dedication when he’s not even sure if he will go to college next year, or just dance.

Gracie has had a headache that won’t go away. Today it is thankfully gone. Trying to support her with healthy ways to manage the stress in her life. She has basketball game tomorrow to determine district champs for 8th grade girls.

Bankruptcy limbo...ready to file, but a possibility of settlement. Having a difficult time with the idea of spending money on presents.

Party bus last weekend with our monthly Dive Bar crew - it was a blast. Thanks Barry and Melissa!

As always, darkness at 445pm is difficult for me this time of year, but the Christmas lights are beautiful.

Life is good.