To take on more responsibility.

Yes.

Madeline my granddaughter. I have never thought that I will have so much joy from this little person. The way she talks, the way she tells a story, the way she just eats certain things. Oh! just cush a blessing.

With my granddaughter Madeline, Lightness of spirit and joy. Everything is seen for the first time. Everything is an adventure. going to the library is, riding on the ferry is, going to the swimming pool is. I have to remember that!

God, my holy Catholic faith, my husband and my family, teaching, the environment and living a deep, meaningful life.

Joy!

smile, a greeting, small talk, a human touch, a hug, an embrace, encouragement, and prayer.

Veritas … truth. Respect for myself, respect for others, respect for the environment and respect for God.

Prayer.

Wrapping my loved ones in prayer.

I gave up all meat and dairy products, fish and eggs and I am completely plant-based. Since I have done that I started seeing the excess all around me. Overstuffed homes and clutter and noise. I am seeking silence more and simplicity more.

Food, shelter, fresh water and safety. Thank you, Lord.

Lots of stuff. Possessions. I can really empty my closet, my linen cupboard, my garage and let go of stuff and I am seriously going to do that.

Saying thank you, writing a card, sending flowers.

Walking with God. God is love.

The same as every other day. Praying and walking. Doing my best. Loving my husband and my children and grandchildren and those around me. God is good all the time … all the time!

I am grateful for this day. A new day. A new moment.

To love the people in my life because life does not last forever. To make special moments with each other, to take opportunities and to make opportunities.

To the environment. To the trees and the oceans, the mountains and rivers, the great lakes and great plains and the animals that roam on those great plains. to the elephants and rhinos, the leapords and tigers of India. Standing between man and beast. Standing between greed and clean rivers. Making a stand and facing the green dragon head on!

To the environment. to the great mountains and valleys, the rivers and lakes, the trees and forests, the wide open plains of Africa and the animals that roam on those plains. Standing as a buffer between the greed of man and the animals that roam. the elephants and the rhino, the lion and the jackal, the minx and the snow leapord and the great tigers of India.