Let me tell you about my time at the Hertz rental on Getwell Road. I went this morning at nine to pick up my car to drive south to see my momma. The lobby was crowded with people waiting for Ubers and talk of how to make some extra cash. “You don’t transport people. You do food.” The wise one held court as she counseled … Continue reading The Hertz Rental
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“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. What we do with this hour, and that one, is what we are doing. A schedule defends from chaos and whim. It is a net for catching days. It is a scaffolding on which a worker can stand and labor with both hands at sections of time.” – Annie Dillard, The Writing … Continue reading Spending Our Days
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In the gift of this new day, in the gift of the present moment, in the gift of time and eternity intertwined, let us be grateful, let us be attentive, let us be open to what has never happened before, in the gift of this new day, in the gift of the present moment, in the gift of time and eternity intertwined. ~ J. Philip … Continue reading Open to this New Day
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Routines can be deadening, but the possibilities of today are unlimited. The invitation is always there for us to engage in life in our best possible way. Continue reading April Notes: Dwell in Possibility
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A Navajo Blessing…. In beauty I walkWith beauty before me I walkWith beauty behind me I walkWith beauty above me I walkWith beauty around me I walkIt has become beauty againIt has become beauty againIt has become beauty againIt has become beauty again. Photos from Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, Virginia, April 2024. Continue reading Walking in Beauty
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Taking time to listen and learn from my mom is a great gift to me in this season of life. There are so many details about our family that I never knew, or perhaps I just missed along the way. Continue reading Family Lessons
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Enjoy these notes from my February journal as I reflect on the birthdays of our children in the month ahead and offer some quotes for your reflection interspersed with photos from a recent walk in Bryan Park in Richmond, Virginia. Continue reading February Notes
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The author rediscovers her love for stitching as she unpacks old supplies and starts a new project. The activity brings back memories of family and friends who shared her passion. She finds joy and renewal in stitching, realizing it defines her. The simple act of creating through stitching becomes soulful and lifegiving. Continue reading Falling in Love Again
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In the midst of professional upheaval, the writer reflects on the profound impact of the many changes at work. Despite the challenges, they find solace in their newfound love for walking, which brings them clarity, strength, and a fresh perspective on life’s trials. The journey of change has become a source of gratitude and resilience. Continue reading I Kept Walking
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The post captures the beauty of Pony Pasture Park in Richmond, Virginia, in December 2023. It reflects on the allure of new beginnings and the opportunity to embrace change. With quotes from Oprah Winfrey, C.S. Lewis, and others, it encourages seizing each day as a fresh start and emphasizes the magic of new beginnings. Continue reading January Notes
Florence Brooks 