NANCY NOODLES

2023 was a year of challenges that tested my patience and perseverance.  It was the year that got away from me. Last year, I was...

I started my annual review a little late this year. Normally, as I'm packing up the Christmas decorations, I begin to think about what I...

A while ago, I wrote about a spirituality lesson on Gratitude suggesting that we practice "saying thank you for happy and challenging...

I wrote a blog in April 2020 about revering things: their craftsmanship and artistry, the memories they evoke, and the joy they spark. ...

I am grateful every day that our families have sufficient food and drink during the pandemic. We all still make an income, are healthy...

Spring is arriving soon. I am beginning to see blossoms and new growth on our walks, and cannot wait until the symphony of colors and...

If I'd have known I was going to live this long, I'd taken better care of myself. -- Anonymous I don't walk up the stairs at the pace...

Anyone who knows me knows that I love animals, not all equally, and am in awe of the creatures that are cohabitating with us on earth. ...

I'm not a consummate traveler. I haven't been to Europe, Africa, Canada, South America, Central America, Australia and many, many Asian...

I wake up every morning, just a little creaky and achy from tossing in my bed. I can't seem to find that perfect spot/position to sleep!...

Our city has several robust "communities" who contribute to our well-being - without fanfare and, sometimes, without credit. This month,...

The news, lately, has been grim. The COVID-19 death rate has not been controlled anywhere in the U.S. except in the northeastern states....

As I've written before, I'm in awe of artists that can capture emotions so well - especially during periods of social angst. Titus Kaphar...

This month's Gratitude Focus (Gratitude 1: Thank the People We Know published on April 15) topic is to thank the artists. These...

A previous blog described how my husband and I focus on a gratitude topic each month (Gratitude 1: Thank the People We Know published on...

We all have one or more possessions that we treasure. It may be something that was passed down from generation to generation. It may be...

You're probably thinking "What's the difference between reverence for nature and reverence for plants and animals?" Not much...but I...

Recently, a spirituality lesson on Gratitude suggested practicing "saying thank you for happy and challenging experiences, for people,...

We walk our dogs at least twice each day. Most days, we walk my sister's dog as well. Instead of considering this a chore, we take this...

I have visited several places of worship in my life. Some are physically stunning and I am in awe of the structure and its aura. Others...