My last post was about the terrible fires we were having in our area. As the holidays rolled around, we thought that we were past the worst of it. And then came the predictions of a bad rainstorm, and the serious worry about mudslides in the burned areas. We again had mandatory and voluntary evacuations … Read More
For any of you who live anywhere near Santa Barbara, you know that this has not been a typical holiday season. Early in December, what has become known as the Thomas Fire began. It started quite a distance from here, but quickly spread. In a matter of days, people from Santa Paula, to Ojai, to … Read More
I really believe that, for the most part, we have a lot of power in our lives. That power comes from the everyday choices we make. Last week, I chose to take a week off from my counseling practice. I told my clients that I would be available if any emergencies came up, but otherwise … Read More
This picture was taken right after lunch today. We had gone down to the boat marina in Santa Barbara to eat, and then decided to go for a walk along the breakwater. We had noticed that the clouds were getting darker as we were eating, but thought we had plenty of time before the rain … Read More
We shouldn’t need a special day to think about our blessings, but Thanksgiving does tend to turn our thoughts toward being grateful. It’s easy to do that when things are going well. But what about when we’re overwhelmed with struggles? I think that’s when remembering to count our blessings is more important than ever! Our … Read More
* This is a post I wrote 5 years ago, on July 1, 2011. I thought it was worth reposting, in light of all the violence and sadness that seems to be constantly in the news. Please enjoy, and keep an eye open for other random acts of kindness! * — For the last few … Read More
