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Why Mourning Matters: A Reflection

Losing a loved one, especially a parent, leaves an indelible mark on our lives. The emotional weight of such a loss can be overwhelming as we come to terms with the absence of someone who shaped us in countless ways. While many believe the soul persists beyond death, the loss of their physical presence isContinueContinue reading “Why Mourning Matters: A Reflection”

Footprints in the Snow:  Walking the Mortal World

On a peaceful evening walk through the neighborhood, the soft blanket of snow created a serene, quiet atmosphere. The world seemed still, as if time itself had slowed down. As I strolled along, taking in the crisp air and the beauty around me, a herd of white-tailed deer appeared in the distance. It was aContinueContinue reading “Footprints in the Snow:  Walking the Mortal World”

A Lake-Effect Snowstorm in New York: A Winter I’ll Never Forget

I have never experienced a winter quite like this. In the heart of the lake-effect snowstorm, central New York became a frozen, snow-covered world where the storm’s intensity left me awestruck and humbled by nature’s fury. The landscape was transformed by the fierce snowstorm, with thick snow covering the ground and creating massive snowdrifts. BlowingContinueContinue reading “A Lake-Effect Snowstorm in New York: A Winter I’ll Never Forget”

The Garden That Grows With Me

Gardening has always been more than just a hobby—it’s a thread that connects me to some of my dearest childhood memories. I often think of my mother and the vibrant gardens surrounding the spacious bungalows where I grew up. As a child, I’d spend hours playing among the trees and shrubs, quietly picking up gardeningContinueContinue reading “The Garden That Grows With Me”

Rocky’s Third Christmas

Rocky is now 3 1/2 years old, and in dog years, he’s a young man—full of personality, well-established habits, and quirks. He continues to surprise us in the most delightful ways. It’s incredible how animals communicate so profoundly without uttering a single word, relying instead on their expressions and actions. I often find myself wishingContinueContinue reading “Rocky’s Third Christmas”

Sand Sculptures

Under the warm embrace of the June sun, the 24th Hampton Beach Sand Sculpture event transformed the tranquil shores into a bustling haven of artistry and imagination. Talented sculptors from around the globe converged on this picturesque New Hampshire coastline, to craft ephemeral masterpieces. https://hamptonbeach.org/events/sand-sculpture-event/ Each grain of sand became a stroke in their sandyContinueContinue reading “Sand Sculptures”

A Special Moment

Leah turned a year older today. Did anything change from yesterday ? No, the routine was the same as any other day. Looking back over the past years and all the birthdays celebrated, a lot has changed now. Her mother would say “well I guess it does for all! nothing stays the same”. Today herContinueContinue reading “A Special Moment”

Rocky’s Black Friday Shopping

Rocky loves to ride in the car. He mostly settles down in the backseat sleeping. When he is not, he stares intensely at the front seat driver or passenger following the conversation and making sure everything is fine. He only gets up on his two hind legs to check the surroundings if the car slowsContinueContinue reading “Rocky’s Black Friday Shopping”