“You loved me without words You hugged me without arms You were there without it having to be earned As long as by the end of the day I returned We had such a strong connection In you, I could
“It is impossible to feel grateful and depressed in the same moment.” ~ Naomi Williams
During one of my recent morning contemplation, my thoughts turned to how consumed I am with the morning, afternoon, and evening news. A first for me, the non-stop divisiveness, turmoil, stress, and anger that permeates today’s climate has
Happy Holidays
Whatever is beautiful, whatever is meaningful, whatever brings the gift of peace and happiness, may it be yours this holiday season and throughout the coming year. Peace, Hope & Love to Family & Friends Ellie
Happy Holidays
Whatever is beautiful, whatever is meaningful, whatever brings the gift of peace and happiness, may it be yours this holiday season and throughout the coming year. Peace, Hope & Love to Family & Friends Ellie
Kindness is love made visable!
In the midst of a world that seems to be falling apart, I’ve asked myself what is one thing I can put into action besides daily prayers for relief from pain, sadness, loss, and hopelessness for all sentient beings. Two
“It is impossible to feel grateful and depressed in the same moment.” ~ Naomi Williams
During one of my recent morning contemplation, my thoughts turned to how consumed, I am with the morning, afternoon, and evening news. A first for me, the non-stop divisiveness, turmoil, stress, and anger that permeate today’s climate has
My latest big adventure!
Anyone who has read the book about my travels to the Himalayas( Big Red: How I Learned Simplicity from a Suitcase) will remember it was a 30-year dream, one year of planning, and having to deal with a plethora
An Ode to Toilet Paper: The most sought after commodity!
First a little online history lesson: “In 1890, when two brothers named Clarence and E. Irvin Scott popularized the concept of toilet paper on a roll, it was still an uphill battle to get the public to openly buy
Need a good laugh. Read about being quarantined for the Swine Flu, left alone in the jungle on an elephant, and more!
When people plan trips, their course is usually more or less on target. Not mine. Despite being a manic perfectionist, and one of the best planners in the world, my travel adventure—my thirty-year dream—was more than a journey. A
A little humor about the pandemic on toilet paper!
Before I left the states for the tiny kingdoms of Bhutan, Nepal, and Tibet I was told to pack my already bulging Big Red suitcase with a lot of 3 ply. I was well prepared. When I had the wonderful