Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.                 Anatole France I don’t mind telling you that I am a little sad today. My daily companion and our feathered  family member went to sleep this morning. Although, one my … Continue reading →

How often have you heard the comment “teenagers aren’t like they used to be in our day” and the older my children and I get, the more I am inclined to agree (and wish for slower times!).  As a parent, we hear … Continue reading →

All over the world people celebrate through ceremony, with many ceremonies having cultural or religious significance. Ceremonies are filled with ritual. A ceremony allows us to acknowledge a transition or a rite of passage – a new beginning or sometimes, as a conclusion to an event … Continue reading →