Monthly Archives: June 2024

This is a cute picture, but apparently raccoons can be a nuisance, and even dangerous. I still remember my uncle telling about the time one was eating all his persimmons. My uncle tried to chase the raccoon out of the … Continue reading →

We had some rain in the afternoon! Andy wasn’t as excited about it as I was. I had been inside looking out. He had been driving through a rain and hail storm. But he made it home safely. June 10, … Continue reading →

I’ve read that when the Zen master Dogen was asked how he achieved enlightenment he said it was easy, It was just one mistake after another. Yes! And that’s why I love Duolingo (paid version). There are no tests or … Continue reading →

I’ve been spending a lot of time this past month on Duolingo. They said Section 8 was the last regular level, once I finished it I would be doing individualized practice. So I was curious. At the rate I was … Continue reading →

June 7, 2024

Yesterday’s post reminds me of Ginny’s blog, Let Your Light Shine, with the subtitle How I See God in Everyday Life. To me aloha is similar, except it’s more explicitly about making our little corner of the universe more loving … Continue reading →

Wikipedia says, Aloha is the Hawaiian word for love, affection, peace, compassion and mercy, that is commonly used as a greeting. It has a deeper cultural and spiritual significance to native Hawaiians, for whom the term is used to define … Continue reading →

Life isn’t fair. 🙁 June 4, 2024

Or a cat or other critter, of course. 🙂 June 3, 2024

This article reminds me of Ann and Sandra. Most people don’t pick up a coloring book, paintbrush, poetry collection or museum membership for the health benefits — but maybe it’s time to start. Research shows that art experiences, whether as … Continue reading →