THE TOP OF THE HILL

While on my regular power walk, at the road to cross to the library there is a hill. I look very carefully to make sure there are no cars but actually can not see far to my left. I really must depend on my hearing and senses there is no one coming. Sometimes I can go and other times I must wait. I can not see over the hill. In life we can not always see over the hill. No matter how careful, there are chances that must be taken. We do not always know what is coming but using our judgement, senses and experience try to make wise decisions. When I proceed with my walk around the library, along Major Mackenzie then back to cross at a higher spot it is easy to determine if cars are coming. It is safer and easier. So should we look for a higher spot to have an advantage? Should we take some chances when we can not see over the hill? There are flat routes with no problem. Should we take those flat routes? Life presents us with different terrain. How we approach it depends, doesn't it?

FRESH- LIVING IN THE MOMENT

Do you ever think the word fresh really means living in the moment? You're a breath of fresh air. Fresh fruit, fresh vegetables- go to the farm for fresh eggs! Don't be fresh with me young man! Go outside to get some air- it's stuffy inside! Your freshman year at university! New or renew! Adolph made homemade spaghetti using those fresh farm eggs for Natasha's birthday dinner! Makes it taste better! Is there a time every day to refreshen what we do? Lately, I have been experiencing the boredom factor in several areas of my life. How about you?  Looking at what I have and refreshing my thinking has helped to find some renewel! Decorating for Christmas brought some changes! Declutted my office space at work! And you? Make a fresh start every day! Decide to add new and let go of old! No long range plans-just a look at today! Is there a new idea or tradition to add to your festive season! Or revisiting an old tradition making it fresh! Does the word fresh conjure up any thoughts or ideas for you? Are you feeling fresh right now?