Autumn is in the Air

I enjoy summertime but when the nights begin to shorten and the air cools, I know that my favorite season is soon to arrive. Every season has its beauty, fun and reason. Winter is symbolic of rest, hibernation and planning. Spring is symbolic of new life, growth and potential. Summer is about energy, development and nurturing. Autumn is about harvest, fruitfulness and abundance.


As we enter the autumn of our activities, I hope that you are able to see, hear, feel and smell the fruits of your efforts. Whether you have been working in the garden, building a new deck, learning a new skill or growing in your faith, this is a good time to review just how far you have come.

We all need markers along our journey to point out our advancements, or lack thereof in our progress. Autumn is a great time to think about any changes that we need to make in order to obtain the goal of our desire or to see if what we are striving for is no longer healthy for our life.

As the school buses begin to roll through the neighborhoods and the pumpkins ripen on the vine, take a minute to assess where you are in your journey. Know that wherever you find yourself at this moment, it is exactly where you need to be in order to move ahead.

So, on that note, the quote of the day is:

“Begin today.” tc

Just Like You

You’ve heard of the ‘ol saying of “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” right? As a teenager, I denied the accuracy of this statement, emphatically. However, as an adult, I cherish the similarities that can be observed relating to my Mother and Dad.

I learned how to do things, what to say, how to act, what is important, what to believe, why this over that and what not to do…..from my parents.

This month, my Mother and Dad will be celebrating their 46th wedding anniversary, a pure miracle in today’s society for longevity and love. I thought I would take this blog to honor them both.

Mother-
I was quiet as a child….just like you.
I found my voice as a mother….just like you.
I care about the well-being of others….just like you.
I believe in One Almighty God….just like you.
I worked hard to educate myself…just like you.
I am strong and independent, yet bound by love….just like you.
I am beautiful inside and out…..just like you.

Dad-
I struggled in my youth to show emotions….just like you.
I am a student of life….just like you.
I am philosophical….just like you.
I laugh while trying to tell a joke…just like you.
I found true faith in God…just like you.
I love to share my gifts and talents with others….just like you.
I am beautiful inside and out….just like you.

Thank you for being a fruitful tree for my life. Not every branch that I have spouted has produced gold-medal apples but the nurturing and light from your roots has nourished a healthy forest for my future.

So, on that note, the quote of the day is:

“I love you, Mother and Dad.” tc