Monthly Archives: November 2010

During the wonderful years I spent in the role of mother and wife, “home” had a very special and deep meaning to me and existed in my heart.  I will always remember the feeling of contentment when all three of … Continue reading →

On Thursday, I had an extraordinary volunteer opportunity. A local restaurant, Rednecks, owned by Bubba and Tammy Floyd teamed up with St. Mary’s Catholic Church to offer a free traditional Thanksgiving dinner to the homeless and other families in need … Continue reading →

I have had the privilege to sit in many teaching circles with my Elder, Grandmother Pa’Ris’Ha, and appreciation is a topic that comes up with great frequency. Success or lack of success with appreciation affects yours and my life on … Continue reading →

 During my Vision Quest a few years ago, I was focusing on discovering how to transform my weaknesses and destructive behaviors.  In other words, I was seeking to change and become different from what I have been.  Nature always has been … Continue reading →

Do It Now – Just Do It    One of the many lessons I have learned from Grandmother Pa’Ris’Ha, my Elder, is the simplicity of her answer to the question: How do I change some aspect of my life that is … Continue reading →

BEAUTY  Beauty is defined in the dictionary as any quality that gives pleasure to the mind or senses.  One often hears the expression that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”.  It is clear that the concept of beauty … Continue reading →

  A Profound Dream  January 16, 2008  I awakened this particular morning with vivid memory of a dream I had during the night.   I was on the beach at the ocean and a young father was standing in the water … Continue reading →

Our Western culture often teaches that there is a “wrong” associated with making a mistake.  The result of this has been that some people are so fearful of making a mistake that they hesitate to even attempt new projects or … Continue reading →

My Elder, Grandmother Pa’Ris’Ha, introduced me early in my student days with her that planning my daily schedule relating to Grandfather Moon makes a significant difference in how my life unfolds. As the years have passed, it has become more … Continue reading →