An original poem by Valerie LK Martin originally posted 2/14/18 Love can be joyous Love can be grand Your heart craves it So, take someone’s hand Love can s...

In my last blog post, I discussed the painful loss of two beloved pets. I am still reeling. During this time, some have wondered at what seems to them an e...

Has Valentine’s Day got you in it’s grip? Feeling less than special or unloved? Bemoaning your situation? #valentinesday Can we gain some perspective? Onc...

Or Was That a Pair of Shoes? This current outrage over an advertising campaign has made me very anxious. I think that this reaction was the hope of the comp...

2017 is well underway.  As I was taking down my Christmas decorations, I was sad about putting away the lights. We use mostly white in our home.  They bright...