Three Invitations to Begin Again There are mornings when the coffee feels heavier than usual.Not because of the mug.Not because of the roast.But because of everything we have carried into it.In the original reflection for the Year of the Horse, three simple questions were offered. They were not dramatic. They were not loud. But they …
Each year, millions of people across the world pause to celebrate what is often called the Chinese New Year, more formally known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival. It is one of the most important celebrations in countries such as China, Vietnam, and South Korea, as well as within communities worldwide. Unlike January 1 …
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The beginning of 2026 has been catastrophic! My emotions are reflected in my writing. I have written about the violence in Minnesota and the tragic murders of Renee Nicole Good, 37, and Alex Pretti, 37. I have written about the Monks Walking for Peace crossing 2300 miles of pavement with blistered feet and steady hearts. We watched …
As the monks walk for peace near Washington, D.C., their final destination in the 2300-mile walk, I find myself reflecting on how deeply their journey has affected me, not just intellectually, but emotionally, in a place that feels both tender and enduring. Watching them walk has stirred something I did not know I was missing.Over …
Teddy & Bear MomentsThere are some mornings when the light feels softer before I even open the shutters.I know why. Because before the coffee finishes brewing… before the news scrolls across my phone… before the world has a chance to feel heavy… I am greeted by two golden faces who believe, with absolute certainty, that this …
Coffee tastes different on mornings when the house feels still. Not silent exactly, but settled. The quiet where you notice small things. The sound of paws on tile. The way light moves across the floor. The feeling that you are not alone, even when you have not said a word yet. This morning, I looked up …
Some months arrive quietly and leave without much to say. January 2026 was not one of them. This January arrived carrying weight, asking questions before we had our footing, and demanding resilience when many of us were already tired. On a personal level, on a national level, and on a global level, it felt as …
I have written about Groundhog Day before, and it is a fun topic I enjoy. Every year on February 2, we turn our attention to a very small animal with a very big reputation. Groundhog Day is one of those uniquely American traditions that lives somewhere between folklore, seasonal hope, and gentle humor. We know the …
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January 30, 2026Some days call for deep reflection.Some days call for joy.And some days call for a dinosaur drawn with absolutely no expectations. Today, January 30, is National Draw a Dinosaur Day, a holiday that began in 2007 when a bored college student named Todd Page sat in an anthropology class, pulled out a pen, and …
A hopeful reflection, inspired by TeddyThere is a version of this story that could feel frightening. A beloved dog. Uncertainty. Tests that take time. Words like lungs, enzymes, and specialists are entering everyday conversation. But that is not the version I want to tell. The version I want to tell is about how far veterinary medicine …
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