“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.” ~Etty Hillesum  

The change in Eastern Daylight Savings Time is just days away when we move the clocks ahead an hour to gain that long sought after extra hour of  daylight.

  “IF THE ONLY PRAYER YOU EVER SAY IN YOUR ENTIRE LIFE IS THANK YOU, IT WOULD BE ENOUGH.”                                                                             […]

Falling leaves, fading summer flowers, early evenings, and cool, misty nights help usher in a blend of the magic and mystery of nature that is Autumn.

Summertime may conjure up hazy images of lazy, easy going, do-nothing days, lounging in the warm glow of mid-afternoon sunshine. For others the summer season

For many of us, summer is traditionally the time of year to take that long-deserved mid-year break, the one we saved and planned for with so much anticipation – to literally

Summer is a beautiful and exciting time of year. As the warm weather nears, we begin to daydream and look forward to the warm, bright, comforting days ahead.

Throughout history and across civilizations bathing has been equated with relaxation and good mental and physical health.

The snow is falling, and the laughter and joyous cheer of the holiday season seems to fade. The strength of Mother Nature, however, slows us all down 

“Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity…it makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” ~Melody Beattie*

As we enjoy relaxing and spending our summer outdoors with family and friends, it’s easy to indulge in the warm weather and forget about essential sun protection.

Bright sunny days are becoming longer, and those magical summer nights seem too short. These are telltale signs that summer has arrived, and with its arrival