It occurs to me – today, on Veteran’s Day, 2015, often times distractions are disruptive to our “end game”. Where are you looking today? To self? To friends? To God? To “stuff”? I’ll admit, there are times I take my eye off the ball. A friend, Hami, told me earlier this week that “to judge your past actions based on what you know today is personal terrorism.” Isn’t that interesting? Beating one’s self up because of past mistakes doesn’t help anyone, and it doesn’t change anything. So today, rather than look at the clouds (yes, it’s raining and windy in Texas), I’m going to find the flowers, find the beauty…

I was reading a post on LinkedIn today about people who are successful. One of the eight requirements was “not to whine”. Hello! I was thinking rather than say what not to do, wouldn’t it be better to reverse it to a positive? Be thankful. Be so seriously grateful that there isn’t any room for doubt, failure, or negative thoughts of any kind. If our heart is wrapped up in gratitude, we will be compelling, dynamic people. I mean seriously, who wants to hang out with a critical, negative person? I know life is sometimes hard, but being grateful makes the road so much smoother. “Be thankful for what you…

Do you ever have a day that just seems to be out of synch? Maybe there is nothing really “wrong”, but somehow it feels like there should be? Life is a series of cycles, it seems to me. Sun up, sun down. Tide in, tide out. Mountains and valleys. New moon, full moon – yes, things ebb and flow, don’t they? Contrasts aren’t really a bad thing, as long as there IS a contrast. Think about this today… “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous…

Many years ago, when I was in high school, my parents listened to my plea for a new flute. The one I was playing was a “student” model, and I just couldn’t progress on it. One Saturday Dad drove us to a music store – Royal Music, in Royal Oak, MI, about an hour, or so, away from where we lived. I can remember it like it was yesterday… We walked out of that store with a beautiful, solid silver open-holed Armstrong flute with a “b” pedal. It has traveled many miles and been with me through some pretty trying times, good times and now…I’m so happy! On December 6th I have…

Life is so interesting, don’t you think? Just when you hit a brick wall, an escape route “magically” appears. This week has been a collection of challenges, obstacles and wonder. I’m very excited to see how things unfold. The new project is coming along, and I’ve been collaborating with some of my friends. It’s always fascinating to me to learn what others have experienced and/or know. I am certainly grateful for the ones who care about me! Anyway, world – Happy October! -Rose

As September draws to a close, I can’t help but get a bit sentimental. When I was a girl, my parents would always take us kids to a wonderful cider mill. “Goodison Cider”. Even the name conjures up the smell of freshly made cinnamon doughnuts and the tangy taste of pressed Michigan apples. The mill was off the beaten path, but certainly worth the trip. It was a little bit of heaven. Those are the only doughnuts for me! Call me spoiled… Today, I realize how fortunate I am to have those kinds of memories. Tonight as some people may be fearful or perhaps even celebrate the “blood red moon”, my heart is thankful…