I heard the title I decided on for this month's blog in a series spoken by Sam Elliot and it struck me. I repeated it to myself a few times. It sure seems appropriate to what we are living through. For all those who have the privilege of sight, who doesn't cherish the beauty of a rainbow? It's nature's gift of light. There seems to be an awful lot of demons running around these days blocking light, which makes it more of a challenge to come across. The majority of Americans and citizens...

It is International Women's Day today, March 8th 2026. Due to back & shoulder issues, I didn't make it to the March. I will use my voice in my monthly blog. As I sit before the screen, I've been listening to Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Alicia Keyes, and Olivia Rodrigo, all powerful, poetic women who use their voices for good and beauty. These women also speak up and out for women's rights and freedom. The Resilience photo above was taken ten years ago at the Women's March in opposition to...

Forgiveness holds a unique power to change lives. It can heal wounds, restore relationships, and open doors to new possibilities. When combined with faith, forgiveness becomes a foundation for personal growth and resilience. Adding fantasy into the mix allows us to imagine new realities and embrace hope beyond the limits of the present. For many of us, the present brings great challenge to make space for us to hold onto faith and forgive while we witness dark and dangerous times. Before we...