Sow Good Aspirations

“Before the reward

there must be labor.

You plant before you harvest.

You sow in tears before

you reap joy.”

~ Ralph Ransom

Don’t Worry, Be Happy

“Happiness radiates like the

fragrance from a flower

and draws all good things

towards you.”

~ Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

The Glee of Reflection

“The world is a looking glass

and gives back to every man

the reflection of his own face.”

~ William Makepeace Thackeray

Wanting Solace

“Find joy and solace in the simple,

and cultivate your utopia by feeling

the Tao in every cubic inch of space.”

~ Wayne Dyer

Godspeed, Dear Mother

In the early morning hours my mother, Marian, peacefully slipped away to spend eternity in the Church Triumphant. She lived a humble life, focusing on simple things. She liked John Wayne movies, Louis L’Armour books, Willie Nelson’s braids, and Johnny Cash music. From her backyard swing, she’d feed wandering squirrels, ambitious chipmunks, and hungry birds. Purple irises and pink hollyhocks lined the wooden fence every Spring. With a youthful spirit, she loved board games, playing cards, and walking on wooden stilts. Her favorite fragrance was “Tabu” perfume and she wore it as long as I can remember. She was everything you love about life. Godspeed. I love you, Mom. 💕🍃🌸