Hope springs eternal

It has been (yet) another difficult week of trying to avoid “breaking news” from around the world.  Investigative reporting appears to be a thing of the past.  Instead, we have “fake” or manufactured news that is amplified and regurgitated through social media channels.  Political correctness, or lack of it provides additional fodder to “journalists” who …

Happy Now Here!

The famous Indian mystic Osho had once said, “I live my life based on 2 principles. One, I live as if today was my last day on earth. Two, I live today as if I am going to live forever.” On being asked, if one had to make a single New Year’s resolution what would …

Honey"suckled" memories

This past weekend, we visited with dear friends.  Although invited for lunch, we spent close to seven hours together.  Their home has a walkout basement that opens up to a lovely, well groomed backyard “English” garden overlooking a conservation area with a large pond.  Each plant has been handpicked, positioned creatively and nurtured by S …