All posts by Carolyn Barrett

Lesson From The Funeral

This past week, my nephew died suddenly, unexpectedly, and without warning. He was young so it was a shock to say the least. I’m certain all who knew and loved him are having difficulty processing it.

I was related not by blood but by former marriage. Thanks to social media, we had reconnected in the past few years. For that I am very grateful.

As with most funeral services, his friends and family took the opportunity to speak of how Continue reading Lesson From The Funeral

Be Still

I love seeing egrets and herons. The way they are frozen in place, looking so tall and majestic,  gives an air of peace about them.

When I see one of these great birds, no matter how rushed or crazy my day, I have to pause and gaze at them. I’ve been known to suddenly crane my neck when going past a body of water. They can stop me right in my tracks. There’s just something  about their calm appearance that stirs me from within.

On a recent trip to Maryland, we went out on a lake Continue reading Be Still

You Deserve A Break

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve wished for more hours in a day.  There simply isn’t enough time to do everything that needs to be done, let alone what I’d like to do. How about you? Do you yearn for just a little more time that’s not given away to responsibility? Continue reading You Deserve A Break

Even A Vapor

Each year for our anniversary, my husband and I stay at our favorite inn, overlooking the Delaware River and Buck’s County. If you get up early enough, you might see a mist arising from the river. Not only that, but also arising from the canal behind the trees. It is so cool to see, but you can’t get up too late, or turn your eyes away for too long or you will miss the scene entirely.

As a young teenager, Continue reading Even A Vapor