All Thursday Notes
Appreciation & Gratitude
- Agatha Christie’s Memories. Thoughts on her life being part of an unknown play. Quotes on memory and soul. (April 2017)
- Alice Herz-Sommer. World’s oldest living holocaust survivor on finding beauty in life. (September 2020)
- Angel of Dawn poem by J.S. Cutler (New day bringing new gift) (June 2011)
- Appreciate Beauty Near Us. Children seeing beauty. Violinist Joshua Bell playing secretly in the Washington D.C. Subway (May 2021)
- Awareness. Noticing. Eulogy for each day of life. “Desert Wisdom by Nouwen” (January 2022)
- Beauty in Details. Finding God. Finding meaning in life. “One Thousand Gifts” by Ann Voskamp (April 2012)
- Beauty in the moment. In gardens. In what is NOW. Creation. This moment. (June 2008)
- Beauty of Life and Finding God – Etty Hillesum/WWII Journal of 29 year old in concentration camp) (Mar 2009)
- Beauty of living. Choices. The soul. Falling in love with literature. Pursuing LIFE rather than enduring life. (Dec. 2008)
- Desires for self and those we love. Beauty of a moment. “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” by Truman Capote. (Oct. 2006)
- Finding Joy in Daily Life “Honey in Your Heart” & “Live with Intention” Mary Anne Radmacher (March 2012)
- Fully living regardless of losses Keeping eternal perspective. “The Delaney Sisters” 104 & 107 Years Old (July 2017)
- Happiness/Grief same time. Beauty that Hasn’t Yet Been Created “The History of Love” by Nicole Krauss (June 2009)
- Helen Keller short essay on what she would do if given the gift of three days of sight and hearing. (Jan. 2016)
- Helen Keller’s writing on her teacher’s beauty. Fear of life after teacher’s death. Gift of senses. (Sept. 2018)
- Morning Prayer. Trust. Hope. Responsibility to Life. Love. (May 2024)
- Music Love. Friendships. Character. Gifts from love of music. “Piano Shop on the Left Bank” by Thad Carhart (Oct. 2008)
- Poem on little bird living in our soul. Poem on what feeds our soul, keeping our souls alive. (November 2024)
- Poems compiled in 1941 & read during WW2 (March 2021)
- Quotes on Appreciating TODAY “The Traveler” always traveling to find happiness by Daren Simkin (July 2024)
- Simplicity and Love for Books “Simple Abundance” by Sarah Ban Breathnach (Jan. 2009)
- Simplicity. Beauty in details. The Way of the Small by Michael Gellert (May 2009)
- Song of Years by Bess Streeter Aldrich. Strength. Hope. Faith. Desire. Love. (October 2016)
- Spirituality in Daily Life & Work – “Adam Bede” by George Eliot (July 2014)
- The Art of Happiness by William Ogden NYT Column 1945 & Michel Michel by Robert Lewis WW2 (April 2013)
- Thoughts of a little waif child. Michael O’Halloran by Gene Stratton Porter. (April 2010)
- Time. Precious. Beautiful Moments. Taking Time to Appreciate Life in the Present (Apr. 2007)
Bearing Gracefully Pain & Hardship
- Bearing Gracefully Pain & Hardship. Butterfly bringing hope. (August 2006)
- Change, Accepting & Growing…Susan’s Analogy to Simmering Pot of Soup (Sept. 2007)
- Complexity of Mother/Daughter Relationship. Death of Mother. “Birthday Parties in Heaven” by Ana Veciana-Suarez (May 2006)
- Coping with intense pain – “Mistaken Identity” by Don & Susie Van Ryn (June 2008)
- Desires for self and those we love. Beauty of a moment. “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” by Truman Capote. (Oct. 2006)
- Despair vs. Hope – Streams in the Desert by HC Cowman (March 2020)
- Diaries and Letters of Anne Lindbergh – Goodbyes. Soul. Strength. Prayer. Grief (July 2008 & Aug 2011)
- Difficult Times – Bad Luck Good Luck Fable (Apr 2008)
- Difficult Times – Verses of Promises from God (Jan. 2007)
- Disappointment in Life. Hurts. Despair “As Silver Refined” by Kay Arthur (December 2008)
- Dreaming. Keeping alive regardless of circumstances. Keeping LIFE. “A Lantern in Her Hand” by Bess Streeter Aldrich (Dec. 2009)
- Easy Life vs. Hard Life: Pursuing Happiness Regardless “Villette” by Charlotte Bronte (July 2009)
- Faith. Trusting God for what we don’t understand & what we desire. “Streams in the Desert” (June 2009)
- Finding meaning in our lives regardless of circumstances. (Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl.) October 2018
- Getting Through Extremely Difficult Experiences. “Keep Going: The Art of Perseverance” by Joseph Marshall (May 2020)
- God’s Involvement in Pain, Grief, Despair “Gold by Moonlight” by Amy Carmichael (Jan. 2009)
- Heaven. Susan’s thoughts on anniversary of mother’s death. (Jan. 2007)
- Hold Fast Your Dreams poem by Louise Driscoll. Dreaming amidst suffering. (May 2013)
- I can’t go on. I go on. When Breath Becomes Air by Surgeon Paul Kalanithi. (October 2019)
- Intense Pain in Life – Forrest Gump Analogy & On My Knees Song (Nov. 2006)
- Life Changes and Letting Go “When the Heart Waits” by Sue Monk Kidd (Sept. 2008)
- Life is Beautiful – Regardless of Circumstances – Etty Hillesum WW2 Letters 1941-1943 (Feb 2009)
- Loneliness & Despair. Search for meaningful life – “Work” by Louisa May Alcott (Jan. 2019)
- Looking at ourselves in mirror. Analyzing self. “I Never Promised You a Rose Garden” (August 2021)
- Madame Guyon (1717) Freedom of Heart & Mind Poem (on freedom of soul regardless of circumstances) (April 2012)
- Music Analogy. Hard moments in life compared to musical composition. Richard Paul Evans Christmas Box Collection. (Nov. 2006)
- Pain. Grief. Hardship. “Always Looking Up” by Michael J. Fox and “Perfectly Imperfect” by Lee Woodruff (May 2009)
- Poem on a Beautiful Woman and Chinese Tale of Joy/Sorrow by Eleanor Farjeon (January 2013)
- Prayer. Heaven. Goodness. Forgiveness. “The Lamplighter” by Maria Cummins (September 2024)
- Refusing to be “poor in spirit” – “Lucy Gayheart” by Willa Cather (Aug. 2014)
- Regrets in life. Forgiving yourself. “For One More Day” by Mitch Alborn (Oct. 2006)
- Regrets. Moving on. Forgiving Self. Sadness. Change. (Nov. 2008)
- Rose Analogy. Beauty of old rose bushes vs. buds. Hard life giving beauty. “Finding Noel” by Richard Paul Evans (Feb. 2007)
- Seeing Possibilities in Future. Time bringing healing. “Chez Moi” by Agnes Desarthe (Aug. 2009)
- Sioux Warrior Poem. Thoughts on warriors. (April 2020)
- Suffering, Fear of future, Ability to relate to others, Joy in spite of pain. “The Master’s Violin” by Reed & “Anne’s House of Dreams” by Montgomery (Jan. 2011)
- Thoughts on the soul and eternal perspective when suffering. Poem from confederate soldier “Unanswered Prayer” (November 2019)
- Time Passing so Quickly “Lantern in Her Hand” by Bess Streeter Aldrich (Dec. 2009)
- Time. Letting each day go. Accepting all events. Myrtle Reed. (March 2016)
- Uncertainty. Difficult Times “My Utmost for His Highest” by Oswald Chambers (Mar. 2007)
Books (Love of Books & Reading)
- Beauty of living. Choices. The soul. Falling in love with literature. Pursuing LIFE rather than enduring life. (Dec. 2008)
- Bibliophilia & Bibliomania – The love of books vs. the excessive-compulsive disorder hoarding books (May 2008)
- Book Effects on our lives “Library at Night” by Alberto Manguel – (March 2023)
- Book Quotes from “Book Notes: A Reader’s Journal” (April 2009)
- Children’s Poetry “Julie Andrews’ Collection of Poems. Songs. Lullabies.” (Dec 2009)
- Develop a Love for Classics “Anna Karenina” by Leo Tolstoy (June 2007)
- Importance of the written word. “A Book Lover’s Companion” by The Folio Society (May 2008)
- Loneliness & Despair. Search for meaningful life – “Work” by Louisa May Alcott (Jan. 2019)
- Love of Books & Book Quotes “The Master Violin” by Myrtle Reed (Jan. 2011)
- Love of Reading “White Autumn” Poem of Woman’s Life Around a Simple Reading Lamp (Sept. 2023)
- Love of reading and books. “I Opened a Book” by Julia Donaldson (Oct 2014)
- Personal libraries being mirrors of soul. (Book by Book by John Dirda) (March 2008)
- Quotes by Ralph Waldo Emerson and Essay on Choosing Great Books (Nov. 2013)
- Quotes on Books – “Book Notes Journal” (May 2008)
- Simplicity and Love for Books “Simple Abundance” by Sarah Ban Breathnach (Jan. 2009)
- Susan’s writing on her personal reading. “Why I read. How I choose what I read. How I find time to read.” (Feb. 2008)
Children
- “The Children’s Hour” poem by Longfellow. Playing with children during long afternoon hours (June 2010)
- “We are Seven” Child’s View of of siblings buried by William Wordsworth from 1798 (Jan. 2024)
- Changes. Letting go. Finding who we are. Regrets. Children growing & leaving home. (Gift of Ordinary Day by Katrina Kenison) (August 2024)
- Children being our living poems – by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (May 2015)
- Children Suffering. “Perfectly Imperfect” by Lee Woodruff and “Always Looking Up” by Michael J. Fox. (May 2009)
- Children’s Poetry “Julie Andrews’ Collection of Poems. Songs. Lullabies.” (Dec 2009)
- Christmas. Bess Streeter Aldrich. Keeping beauty in perspective regardless of present circumstances. (Dec. 2020)
- Conversation between mother and child. “That’s all relative!” “Maggie Now Betty Smith (March 2012)
- Creation. Butterfly & Child (July 2006) Nature helping fight sadness. “Achieving Peace of Heart” by Rev. Irala. (Apr. 2008)
- Daughter graduating. “High School Senior” poem from Mother’s perspective by Sharon Olds from “She Walks In Beauty” poetry compiled by Caroline Kennedy. (Apr. 2011)
- Greatest Treasures in Life (each other) White Bird Flying by Bess Streeter Aldrich (August 2024)
- Heaven – Mother meets her child in heaven that had died (Eugene Field) & “Just in Case You Ever Wonder” by Max Lucado (Dec. 2009)
- Leaving children small notes for their future comfort. Question of God’s involvement in crisis. (Sept. 2006)
- Letting Children Develop Their Own Loves, Desires – Letting Them Go. “The Little Virtues” by Natalia Ginzburt (Jan. 2008)
- Little hands of our children…”playing on the vibrant harp-strings of my heart” “Baby Fingers” poem. (Aug. 2009)
- Little ones wanting to be grown. Grown-ups desiring youth. One-Year-Old Poem by Hugo (April 2016)
- Love of mother for her children. Death of young child. Thoughts on heaven. Anniversary of death of loved ones. “Stepping Heavenward” by Elizabeth Prentiss (Mar. 2008)
- Mother’s Impact on Son. “That’s My Son: How Moms Can Influence Boys to Become Men of Character” by Rick Johnson (Sept. 2010)
- Mothers and Sons. “That’s My Son: How Moms Can Influence Boys…” by Rick Johnson and excerpt of children’s fear of dark (Sept. 2010)
- Music bestowed to a child at birth. “The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto” by Mitch Alborn (January 2023)
- Poems from Susan’s Childhood (Jan. 2008)
- Poems on raising children, singing to children, letting children leave home (March 2014)
- Quotes on Children – Appreciation of Life & Christmas (Dec 2011)
- Raising Children “Bringing Up Geeks: How to Protect Your Kid’s Childhood…” by MaryBeth Hicks (May 2009)
- The Arms of a Child. Poem by Mary Zachmeyer (love this!) – (Jan. 2008)
- Thoughts for each other during the day. “Telepathy” poem by Michael Dennis Browne. (Jan. 2010)
- Thoughts on understanding children. “If Life is a Bowl of Cherries…” by Erma Bombeck (June 2012)
- Twinkle Twinkle Little Star – Helen Keller’s encouragement to use our senses. Star Quotes. (October 2025)
Christmas
- Candlelight giving just enough light for our next step. (December 2019)
- Christmas – Reflections on use of all our senses. “The Christmas Box Collection” by Richard Paul Evans. (Dec. 2006)
- Christmas during difficult times. “Lantern in Her Hand” by Bess Streeter Aldrich (Dec. 2024)
- Christmas. Bess Streeter Aldrich. Keeping beauty in perspective regardless of present circumstances. (Dec. 2020)
- Christmas” by Vladimir Navokov (1925) Miracle moment after death of a small child at Christmas. (December 2015)
- Imagination Quotes. “Is there a Santa Claus?” NY Editorial 1897 (Dec 2015)
- Intangible gifts from a friend of joy. Courage. Peace. Heaven. Fra Giovanni 1433-1515 (March 2017)
- Quotes on Angels and “Papa Panov’s Special Christmas” (Dec. 2023)
- Shepherd verses. Thoughts. Poetry. (December 2016)
- The Blessing of the Creche by Sue Monk Kidd. Beautiful Christmas quotes. (December 2017)
- Tradition of spider ornament in Christmas trees. Tinsel. (Dec. 2017)
Despair
- Despair vs. Hope – Streams in the Desert by HC Cowman (March 2020)
- Difficult Times – Verses of Promises from God (Jan. 2007)
- Disappointment in Life. Hurts. Despair “As Silver Refined” by Kay Arthur (December 2008)
- Dreaming. Keeping alive regardless of circumstances. Keeping LIFE. “A Lantern in Her Hand” by Bess Streeter Aldrich (Dec. 2009)
- Getting Through Extremely Difficult Experiences. “Keep Going: The Art of Perseverance” by Joseph Marshall (May 2020)
- God’s Involvement in Caring for Us. “Jesus Calling” Devotional by Sarah Young (Mar 2010)
- Loneliness & Despair. Search for meaningful life – “Work” by Louisa May Alcott (Jan. 2019)
- Madame Guyon (1717) Freedom of Heart & Mind Poem (on freedom of soul regardless of circumstances) (April 2012)
- Music Analogy. Hard moments in life compared to musical composition. Richard Paul Evans Christmas Box Collection. (Nov. 2006)
- Pain. Grief. Hardship. “Always Looking Up” by Michael J. Fox and “Perfectly Imperfect” by Lee Woodruff (May 2009)
- Psalms. God’s deep love for us. God using nighttime hours to give us peace. (May 2007)
- Regrets. Moving on. Forgiving Self. Sadness. Change. (Nov. 2008)
Friendship
- Beauty of living. Choices. The soul. Falling in love with literature. Pursuing LIFE rather than enduring life. (Dec. 2008)
- Friendship – Anne Morrow Lindbergh & Charlotte Bronte (July 2009)
- Friendship Quotes. Friendships compared to cells in honey combs. (April 2018)
- Friendships. Girlfriends. “Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake” by Anne Quindlen. (June 2012)
- Friendships. Vulnerability in Relationships. “Braveheart” by Sharon Hersh (May 2008)
- Intangible gifts from a friend of joy. Courage. Peace. Heaven. Fra Giovanni 1433-1515 (March 2017)
- Poetry from One Thousand Inspirational Things ~ compiled 1800’s (July 2019)
- Winnie the Pooh Quotes by A.A. Milne (June 2015)
Goals
- Attitude (Mental Attitude by Elbert Hubbard) (October 2019)
- Beauty of living. Choices. The soul. Falling in love with literature. Pursuing LIFE rather than enduring life. (Dec. 2008)
- Being Real (Telling Secrets by Frederick Buechner) (May 2007)
- Being Yourself (Babette’s Feast in Anecdotes of Destiny and Ehrengard by Isak Dinesen) (March 2008)
- Coexisting with Unresolved & Embracing Imperfection “Creating a Charmed Life” by Victoria Moran (Mar. 2007 & 2011)
- Desire for solitude. Creativity. Prayer. “Firstlight” by Sue Monk Kidd (Aug. 2008)
- Living Life Fully (Anne Lindberg Diaries) (June 2007)
- Living life fully regardless of circumstances. Impact of poetry on lives. “The Lesson of the Moth” poem by Don Marquis (July 2008)
- Living Remarkably–Daily Choices (The Big Moo by Seth Godin) (October 2008)
- Nature calming restless spirit. Pursuit of stillness. “The Years” by Virginia Woolf (Mar. 2007)
- Perseverance Quotes (Jan. 2011)
- Perseverence Quotes. The Water Lily by Jean Ingelow (May 2016)
- Personal libraries being mirrors of soul. (Book by Book by John Dirda) (March 2008)
- Priority Setting. Goals “Never Check E-Mail in the Mornings” by Julie Morgenstern (Aug. 2009)
- Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards. Inspiring Quotes. Love of Words (April 2012)
- Setting goals through Discipline. Perseverance. Ideals. “Self-Help” by Samuel Smiles – written in 1866 (Sept. 2009)
- Setting Goals. Evaluating Things to Do by Priority “Eat That Frog” by Brian Tracy (April 2008)
- Setting intellectual goals. Education quotes. Tales from a Village School by Miss Read (Aug 2012)
- Vision of discussion on distraction with Plato and Aurelius. “The Undistracted” by Irwin Edman. (March 2020)
- Writing to Change. Cope. Grow – “The Sound of Paper” by Julia Cameron (Sept. 2007)
Grief, Pain, Difficult Life
- “We are Seven” Child’s View of of siblings buried by William Wordsworth from 1798 (Jan. 2024)
- Anne Lindbergh “War Within and Without: Diaries and Letters 1939-1944” Beauty. pain. grief. hope. awareness. solitude. time…(2008. 2010. 2011)
- Auschwitz Liberation. Holocaust Writings. Elie Wiesel Prayer. Maximilian Kolbe Priest and Martyr. Etty Hillesum prisoner journal entries. Presence of God in the midst of suffering. (May 2022)
- Choices We Make after Loss “Grace Disguised” by Sittser (Aug. 2009)
- Christmas” by Vladimir Navokov (1925) Miracle moment after death of a small child at Christmas. (December 2015)
- Comfort in Grief – “Streams in the Desert” (June 2006 – July 2009)
- Complexity of Mother/Daughter Relationship. Death of Mother. “Birthday Parties in Heaven” by Ana Veciana-Suarez (May 2006)
- Coping with intense pain – “Mistaken Identity” by Don & Susie Van Ryn (June 2008)
- Death of infant at birth. Discussion of death with husband. Grief. “Lantern in Her Hand” by Bess Streeter Aldrich (Dec. 2009)
- Death of oldest settler in a rural community. White Bird Flying. (Nov 2015)
- Death of who we deeply love. “Letters to Father: Suor Maria Celeste to Galileo 1623-1633” (July 2008)
- Death of young daughter…who mother became…feeling alive again. “Hannah’s Gift” by Maria Housden (Sept. 2008)
- Despair vs. Hope – Streams in the Desert by HC Cowman (March 2020)
- Difficult Times – Verses of Promises from God (Jan. 2007)
- Edna St. Vincent Millay poetry – “Everywhere I look you are – but you’re nowhere…” poem on death of her loved one. (Mar. 2009)
- Finding beauty and God in life even in horrible circumstances. Journals of Etty Hillesum. Concentration Camp Victim. (Apr. 2009)
- Finding beauty during times of grief. (Rumer Godden) Description of comfort in graveyard. (Oct. 2019)
- Giving God our burdens. “Lean Hard” poem. (Nov. 2007)
- Great is Thy Faithfulness Hymn. Quotes on Mercy (July 2010)
- Happiness/Grief same time. Beauty that Hasn’t Yet Been Created “The History of Love” by Nicole Krauss (June 2009)
- Heaven – Mother meets her child in heaven that had died (Eugene Field) & “Just in Case You Ever Wonder” by Max Lucado (Dec. 2009)
- Heaven. Susan’s thoughts on anniversary of mother’s death. (Jan. 2007)
- Intense Pain in Life – Forrest Gump Analogy & On My Knees Song (Nov. 2006)
- Little moments we remember after someone we love dies. “She Walks in Beauty” poems compiled by Caroline Kennedy. “Clearances” by Seamus Heaney. (October 2012)
- Loneliness & Despair. Search for meaningful life – “Work” by Louisa May Alcott (Jan. 2019)
- Madame Guyon (1717) Freedom of Heart & Mind Poem (on freedom of soul regardless of circumstances) (April 2012)
- Mark Twain – Epitaph on Daughter’s Stone and Misc. Twain Quotes (Sept. 2015)
- Memories – The Master’s Violin by Myrtle Reed (Jan. & Feb. 2011)
- Misc. Excerpts from Susan’s Writings (Death. Grief. Sorrow. Depression)
- Mourning compared to phases of moon. Poem by Robert Lavery in “Love Lost: Love Found.” (October 2007)
- Moving from intense grief into next “movement of our song” – next part of life story. “The Secret Garden” by Frances Burnett (Feb. 2008)
- Pain of loss because we love. “Necessary Losses” by Judith Viorst. Poem “The Arms of a Child” (Jan. 2008)
- Pain. Grief. Hardship. “Always Looking Up” by Michael J. Fox and “Perfectly Imperfect” by Lee Woodruff (May 2009)
- Solitude in Finding Balance (in Roles as a Woman) “Gift from the Sea” by Anne Lindbergh (June 2007)
- Thoughts immediately after death of someone loved. Where do their thoughts go? Settling in Nebraska. “No Time on My Hands” by Grace Snyder (April 2017)
- Thoughts on the soul and eternal perspective when suffering. Poem from confederate soldier “Unanswered Prayer” (November 2019)
Home and Family
- Description of a true home. “A Heap O’Living” Poem by Edgar A. Guest (May 2008)
- Elderly friend who loved us as a child dying. Passage of time. “Local Wonders by Ted Kooser” (May 2013 & Mar 2007)
- Faces. Thoughts and quotes on interest in our faces. (August 2019)
- Heirlooms. Memories baked into pans. Keepsakes. (August 2023)
- Home full of “knick knack” treasures misunderstood by others to be junk. (Oct. 2017)
- Home. Quotes and thoughts on this beautiful small word. (Feb. 2014)
- Music Love. Friendships. Character. Gifts from love of music. “Piano Shop on the Left Bank” by Thad Carhart (Oct. 2008)
- Quotes and Passages on Hands (Helen Keller and Willa Cather Excerpts) (July 2021)
- Susan’s Love & Secret Hoarding of Girl Scout Mint Cookies (Mar. 2007)
- Susan’s Personal Organizational Issues (grin) (May 2007)
- Thoughts immediately after death of someone loved. Where do their thoughts go? Settling in Nebraska. “No Time on My Hands” by Grace Snyder (April 2017)
Learning
- Beauty of living. Choices. The soul. Falling in love with literature. Pursuing LIFE rather than enduring life. (Dec. 2008)
- Book Quotes from “Book Notes: A Reader’s Journal” (April 2009)
- Book Talking to Owner from Confinement on Shelf “A Book” poem by Edgar Guest (February 2024)
- Importance of the written word. “A Book Lover’s Companion” by The Folio Society (May 2008)
- Letters of Florence Nightingale – Her desire for intellectual growth (July 2022)
- Lifetime Learning “Niels Lyhne” by Jens Jacobsen and Rilke’s “Letters to a Young Poet” (Dec. 2008)
- Poems from Susan’s Childhood (Jan. 2008)
- Vision of discussion on distraction with Plato and Aurelius. “The Undistracted” by Irwin Edman. (March 2020)
- Why Read & Learn? Cultivating the Intellect “Hubbard’s Book of Initiative” (Aug. 2009)
Love
- Description of a Beautiful Person “Neighbor Rosicky” by Willa Cather (Feb. 2007)
- Helping Others Secretly. Giving to find meaning. Kindness quotes. “Doctor Hudson’s Spiritual Journal” by Lloyd Douglas (March 2023)
- Love – Helen Keller learning the meaning. Poem by Susan on love described (Feb. 2008)
- Psalms. God’s deep love for us. God using nighttime hours to give us peace. (May 2007)
Mothers
- Anniversary of Mother’s Death. “It’s Okay.” Poem to Unborn Child. Beauty despite hurts. (Jan. 2017)
- Being Yourself. Rope Analogy. Especially as a Mother. Wife. Creator. Thoughts of Anne Lindbergh (Jan. 2008)
- Complexity of Mother/Daughter Relationship. Death of Mother. “Birthday Parties in Heaven” by Ana Veciana-Suarez (May 2006)
- Daughter graduating. “High School Senior” poem from Mother’s perspective by Sharon Olds from “She Walks In Beauty” poetry compiled by Caroline Kennedy. (Apr. 2011)
- Description by John Steinbeck on “ma” and poem on Mother Nature in spring.
- Edna St. Vincent Millay poetry – “Everywhere I look you are – but you’re nowhere…” poem on death of her loved one. (Mar. 2009)
- Heaven – Mother meets her child in heaven that had died (Eugene Field) & “Just in Case You Ever Wonder” by Max Lucado (Dec. 2009)
- Missing mother’s love as an adult woman. “Rock Me to Sleep” poem by Elizabeth Akers Allen (May 2013)
- Mother’s Impact on Son. “That’s My Son: How Moms Can Influence Boys to Become Men of Character” by Rick Johnson (Sept. 2010)
- Mother’s Time with Child & Quotes on Children (March 2011)
- Motherhood. Thoughts after being thought of as “narrow” because a mother. “A Lantern in Her Hand” by Bess Streeter Aldrich (Dec. 2009)
- Mothers “Invisible Women” – Analogy of working with children to building a cathedral. Lifetime investment of time. (Sept. 2007)
- Mothers with daughters entering Adulthood “Traveling with Pomegranates: A Mother-Daughter Story” by Sue Monk Kidd (Sept. 2010)
- Mothers. Entering Scenes of Past with Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother by Bess Streeter Aldrich (May 2025)
- Pain from death of our mothers. Letters from Motherless Daughters edited by Hope Edelman
- Poetry from One Thousand Inspirational Things ~ compiled 1800’s (July 2019)
Nature
- “Dear March” by Emily Dickinson. Poem on Wind. (March 2011)
- A Night Prayer by Erasmus (1469-1536). Nighttime Psalms. Celtic Night Prayer (April 2023)
- Bearing Gracefully Pain & Hardship. Butterfly bringing hope. (August 2006)
- Beautiful Unstoppable Moments in Creation and Life. (June 2008)
- Beauty of springtime. Teacher’s thoughts on unable to help students entirely. Pursuing excellence. “Nearby” by Elizabeth Yates. (January 2015)
- Birds Singing in Winter. Quotes and Poetry on our Little Friends (January 2025)
- Creation “Singing a place back into existence” Love of nature. “The Olive Farm” by Carol Drinkwater (Oct. 2024)
- Creation worshipping God. “The Diver” short story in “Anecdotes of Destiny” by Isak Dinesen (March 2008)
- Creation. Butterfly & Child (July 2006) Nature helping fight sadness. “Achieving Peace of Heart” by Rev. Irala. (Apr. 2008)
- Daisy Quotations & Poetry (June 2024)
- Description of birds greeting the day in Rwanda. Bird quotes. (June 2014)
- Fairy Poetry by Rose Fyleman and Quotes on Fairies (January 2016)
- Famous quotes and poetry on flowers & their roles in our lives (April 2024)
- Finding hope after pain through nature. The Secret Garden. (May 2019)
- Gardening Quotes and involvement in nature. (June 2020)
- Love of birds. Quotes, Hymns, Poems on Birds. (June 2022)
- Loyalty of Family Dog “Rilla of Ingleside” by L.M. Montgomery (May 2007)
- Madame Guyon (1717) Freedom of Heart & Mind Poem (on freedom of soul regardless of circumstances) (April 2012)
- Morning light. Spring Flowers & Rain. Spring Quotes. Grief. (May 2025)
- Music bestowed to a child at birth. “The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto” by Mitch Alborn (January 2023)
- Music Poetry and Quotes. Music feeding our souls. (July 2015)
- Nature calming restless spirit. Pursuit of stillness. “The Years” by Virginia Woolf (Mar. 2007)
- Poems on Winter. Early Darkness & Cat in the Evening Snow. (Jan. 2009)
- Quotes by Persian poet Hafez(1310-1390) “A singing bird will come…” Misc. quotes on faith (August 2024)
- Sioux Warrior Poem. Thoughts on warriors. (April 2020)
- St. Francis of Assisi song at the end of his life & St. Francis de Sales Prayer and Quotes (Nov 2022)
- Stars. Beautiful Poetry and Famous Quotes. (Dec. 2015)
- Strength from Shadows and Gift of White Flower Buds (August 2022)
- Tom Sawyer observing Nature awakening. Promise of dawn. (February 2022)
- Twinkle Twinkle Little Star – Helen Keller’s encouragement to use our senses. Star Quotes. (October 2025)
- Waiting for cactus to blossom. Anticipation. Astonishment. God compared to a cactus. (February 2018)
- Willa Cather quote on the moon. Quotes on the moon. (October 2023)
- Winter “In All It’s Fury: The Great Blizzard 1888″ by W.H. O’Gara (January 2023)
- Winter and Freezing Quotes (January 2024)
Organization
- Age Activation Attention Disorder (fun poem on distractions in a day – grin!) (Aug. 2006)
- Balancing multiple roles and daily dilemmas on overcommitment “Power of 10-10-10” by Suzy Welch (Sept. 2006)
- Organization “A Perfect Mess: The Hidden Benefits of Disorder by Abramson & Freedman” (May 2009)
- Priority Setting. Goals “Never Check E-Mail in the Mornings” by Julie Morgenstern (Aug. 2009)
- Setting Goals. Evaluating Things to Do by Priority “Eat That Frog” by Brian Tracy (April 2008)
- Susan’s Personal Organizational Issues (grin) (May 2007)
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Poetry
- “Dear March” by Emily Dickinson. Poem on Wind. (March 2011)
- “Liberty” poem by Paul Eluard dropped over occupied France during WW2 (March 2015)
- “My Daily Prayer” Poem with various quotes on kindness (June 2023)
- “The Children’s Hour” poem by Longfellow. Playing with children during long afternoon hours (June 2010)
- “We are Seven” Child’s View of of siblings buried by William Wordsworth from 1798 (Jan. 2024)
- Analysis of Baseball Poem. Garrison Keillor’s “Good Poems: Selected & Introduced by Garrison Keillor” (July 2008)
- Beautiful poems for springtime. Rain. Heaven. Dreams. Beauty. (April 2014)
- Children being our living poems – by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (May 2015)
- Children’s Poetry “Julie Andrews’ Collection of Poems. Songs. Lullabies.” (Dec 2009)
- Daisy Quotations & Poetry (June 2024)
- Description of a true home. “A Heap O’Living” Poem by Edgar A. Guest (May 2008)
- Difficult Times – Bad Luck Good Luck Fable (Apr 2008)
- Edna St. Vincent Millay poetry – “Everywhere I look you are – but you’re nowhere…” poem on death of her loved one. (Mar. 2009)
- Eternal Perspective. Madam Guyon (1648-1717) quotes and poetry. (Nov. 2014)
- Famous quotes and poetry on flowers & their roles in our lives (April 2024)
- Giving God our burdens. “Lean Hard” poem. (Nov. 2007)
- Hold Fast Your Dreams poem by Louise Driscoll. Dreaming amidst suffering. (May 2013)
- If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking. Poetry of Emily Dickinson (Aug. 2007)
- Little hands of our children…”playing on the vibrant harp-strings of my heart” “Baby Fingers” poem. (Aug. 2009)
- Living life fully regardless of circumstances. Impact of poetry on lives. “The Lesson of the Moth” poem by Don Marquis (July 2008)
- Looking at ourselves in mirror. Analyzing self. “I Never Promised You a Rose Garden” (August 2021)
- Loveliness Poetry and Quotes. Nature’s loveliness. (June 2021)
- Madame Guyon (1717) Freedom of Heart & Mind Poem (on freedom of soul regardless of circumstances) (April 2012)
- Missing mother’s love as an adult woman. “Rock Me to Sleep” poem by Elizabeth Akers Allen (May 2013)
- Mourning losses in life compared to phases of the moon. Poem “Shadows in the Light” by Robert Lavery (Oct. 2007)
- Music. Beautiful quotes and poetry. (July 2022)
- New Year’s Poetry and Quotations (January 2014)
- Poem on a Beautiful Woman and Chinese Tale of Joy/Sorrow by Eleanor Farjeon (January 2013)
- Poem on mother letting go of season of daughter being young girl. Daughter’s change into young woman. “The Blossom” by Eayan Boland (Dec. 2008)
- Poems compiled in 1941 & read during WW2 (March 2021)
- Poems from Susan’s Childhood (Jan. 2008)
- Poems from the Middle East (June 2023)
- Poems on quiet moments of evening. Middle of night. Early Morning. Beauty in the Quiet. (June 2023)
- Poems on raising children, singing to children, letting children leave home (March 2014)
- Poems on Winter. Early Darkness & Cat in the Evening Snow. (Jan. 2009)
- Poetry by Indian Mystic and Saint Kabir (January 2024)
- Poetry from One Thousand Inspirational Things ~ compiled 1800’s (July 2019)
- Psalm 23 Poetry and Translations (September 2017)
- Silence and memories poetry (February 2020)
- Sunshine. Sun. Summer Poems and Quotes (June 2019)
- The Arms of a Child. Poem by Mary Zachmeyer (love this!) – (Jan. 2008)
- Thoughts for each other during the day. “Telepathy” poem by Michael Dennis Browne. (Jan. 2010)
- Time. Precious. Beautiful Moments. Taking Time to Appreciate Life in the Present (Apr. 2007)
Prayers
- “My Daily Prayer” Poem with various quotes on kindness (June 2023)
- A Night Prayer by Erasmus (1469-1536). Nighttime Psalms. Celtic Night Prayer (April 2023)
- A Prayer by Max Ehrmann. Beautiful century old prayers (May 2025)
- Beautiful Classic Prayers Centuries Old (March 2024)
- Blessings and Prayers from various religions and cultures. (March 2021)
- Century-Old Prayers compiled by Elizabeth Yates (October 2022)
- Change, Accepting & Growing…Susan’s Analogy to Simmering Pot of Soup (Sept. 2007)
- Desire for solitude. Creativity. Prayer. “Firstlight” by Sue Monk Kidd (Aug. 2008)
- Diaries and Letters of Anne Lindbergh – Goodbyes. Soul. Strength. Prayer. Grief (July 2008 & Aug 2011)
- Difficult Times – Verses of Promises from God (Jan. 2007)
- Entering God’s Presence. Perspective Changes. “Secret of the Secret Place” (Oct. 2007)
- Famous prayers and thoughts from various centuries. (March 2026)
- God’s Involvement in Caring for Us. “Jesus Calling” Devotional by Sarah Young (Mar 2010)
- Great is Thy Faithfulness Hymn. Quotes on Mercy (July 2010)
- Max Ehrmann Poetry and Prayer on finding beauty in life. (September 2016)
- Prayer defined as opening of tight fist. “With Open Hands” by Henri Nouwen (Oct. 2008)
- Prayer. Our Creator desires our prayers. Our relationship. Our tears. Our joy. Our speaking with him all day long in our minds. “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young (Mar. 2010)
- Prayer. Soul. “The Interior Castle” by Teresa of Avila written in the 1500s. (Dec. 2011)
- Prayer. Heaven. Goodness. Forgiveness. “The Lamplighter” by Maria Cummins (September 2024)
- Prayers and Blessings From Around the World (April 2015)
- Prayers and Letting go of Past “Live with Intention: Rediscovering What we Deeply Know” by Mary Anne Radmacher (March 2012)
- Psalms. God’s deep love for us. God using nighttime hours to give us peace. (May 2007)
- Quotes on Prayer. Writing on prayer found in a used book donation to the store. (July 2013)
- Scottish Blessing and beautiful Carthusian Prayer from 12th Century (October 2025)
- Songs Prayers Poems from “Saying Grace: Blessings for the Family Table” (February 2015)
- Too Tired to Pray. “Streams in the Desert” (July 2009)
Quotations
- “Do Good and Disappear” (February 2026)
- “My Daily Prayer” Poem with various quotes on kindness (June 2023)
- Agatha Christie’s Memories. Thoughts on her life being part of an unknown play. Quotes on memory and soul. (April 2017)
- Angels ~ Thoughts. Poems. Quotes on angels. March 2025
- Birds Singing in Winter. Quotes and Poetry on our Little Friends (January 2025)
- Blessings and Quotes on Sleep and Nighttime Hours. (March 2026)
- Book Quotes from “Book Notes: A Reader’s Journal” (April 2009)
- Character Quotes. Being the person others think that you are. (April 2009)
- Creation “Singing a place back into existence” Love of nature. “The Olive Farm” by Carol Drinkwater (Oct. 2024)
- Description of birds greeting the day in Rwanda. Bird quotes. (June 2014)
- Eternal Perspective. Madam Guyon (1648-1717) quotes and poetry. (Nov. 2014)
- Fairy Poetry by Rose Fyleman and Quotes on Fairies (January 2016)
- Famous quotes and poetry on flowers & their roles in our lives (April 2024)
- Friendships. Girlfriends. “Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake” by Anne Quindlen. (June 2012)
- Gardening Quotes and involvement in nature. (June 2020)
- Helping Others Secretly. Giving to find meaning. Kindness quotes. “Doctor Hudson’s Spiritual Journal” by Lloyd Douglas (March 2023)
- Imagination Quotes. “Is there a Santa Claus?” NY Editorial 1897 (Dec 2015)
- Inspirational Quotes from Centuries Ago to Present (November 2017)
- Louisa May Alcott Quotes (October 2014)
- Love of birds. Quotes, Hymns, Poems on Birds. (June 2022)
- Love of Books & Book Quotes “The Master Violin” by Myrtle Reed (Jan. 2011)
- Loveliness Poetry and Quotes. Nature’s loveliness. (June 2021)
- Making bed each morning lesson by Admiral Bill McRaven. Details matter. Quotes on details. (February 2023)
- Mark Twain – Epitaph on Daughter’s Stone and Misc. Twain Quotes (Sept. 2015)
- Moxie Quotations. David had it. Goliath didn’t! (August 2020)
- Music Poetry and Quotes. Music feeding our souls. (July 2015)
- Music. Beautiful quotes and poetry. (July 2022)
- New Year’s Poetry and Quotations (January 2014)
- Perseverance Quotes (Jan. 2011)
- Prayer. Striving to see good. Looking heavenward. Kindness and grace quotes. “In this House of Brede” by Rumer Godden (Apr. 2009)
- Quotes – Misc. Great Ones! (July 2012)
- Quotes and poetry on silence. Being present in friendships. (Nov 2014)
- Quotes by Maya Angelou (February 2015)
- Quotes by Persian poet Hafez(1310-1390) “A singing bird will come…” Misc. quotes on faith (August 2024)
- Quotes by Ralph Waldo Emerson and Essay on Choosing Great Books (Nov. 2013)
- Quotes from Anne of Green Gables Series (August 2015)
- Quotes from centuries past to lift our souls (November 2025)
- Quotes on Hope – Spring & Easter (April 2022)
- Quotes on love by Mother Teresa. Helen Keller. (Valentine’s Day Feb. 2013)
- Quotes on Self-Respect. Knowing yourself. Handling criticism, Trusting yourself “The Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan. (October 2015)
- Rabindranath Tagore Quotes on beauty of life. Keeping eternal perspective. (September 2022)
- Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards. Inspiring Quotes. Love of Words (April 2012)
- Room where thoughts from morning await reentry in the evening. Quotes on soul. “Song of the Lark” by Willa Cather (July 2019)
- Snoopy Quotes (grin) (March 2009)
- St. Frances de Sales and St. Francis of Assisi Quotes. Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio taking name Pope Francis. (March 2013)
- St. Francis of Assisi song at the end of his life & St. Francis de Sales Prayer and Quotes (Nov 2022)
- Stars. Beautiful Poetry and Famous Quotes. (Dec. 2015)
- Sunshine. Sun. Summer Poems and Quotes (June 2019)
- Willa Cather quote on the moon. Quotes on the moon. (October 2023)
- Winnie the Pooh Quotes by A.A. Milne (June 2015)
- Winter and Freezing Quotes (January 2024)
Relationships
- Change, Accepting & Growing…Susan’s Analogy to Simmering Pot of Soup (Sept. 2007)
- Complexity of Mother/Daughter Relationship. Death of Mother. “Birthday Parties in Heaven” by Ana Veciana-Suarez (May 2006)
- Elderly friend who loved us as a child dying. Passage of time. “Local Wonders by Ted Kooser” (May 2013 & Mar 2007)
- Friendships. Vulnerability in Relationships. “Braveheart” by Sharon Hersh (May 2008)
- Heaven – Mother meets her child in heaven that had died (Eugene Field) & “Just in Case You Ever Wonder” by Max Lucado (Dec. 2009)
- Helping Others Secretly. Giving to find meaning. Kindness quotes. “Doctor Hudson’s Spiritual Journal” by Lloyd Douglas (March 2023)
- Importance of Relationships (even though pain comes at the end of all relationships)…not just existing. “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupery (June 2009)
- Prayer. Heaven. Goodness. Forgiveness. “The Lamplighter” by Maria Cummins (September 2024)
- Quotes and poetry on silence. Being present in friendships. (Nov 2014)
- Quotes on Self-Respect. Knowing yourself. Handling criticism, Trusting yourself “The Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan. (October 2015)
- Regrets in life. Forgiving yourself. “For One More Day” by Mitch Alborn (Oct. 2006)
- Relationships & Death of mothers. (Heaven Reflections on Death of Susan’s Mother) (Jan. 2008)
Simplicity
- Awareness. Noticing. Eulogy for each day of life. “Desert Wisdom by Nouwen” (January 2022)
- Entering God’s Presence. Perspective Changes. “Secret of the Secret Place” (Oct. 2007)
- Nature calming restless spirit. Pursuit of stillness. “The Years” by Virginia Woolf (Mar. 2007)
- Priority Setting. Goals “Never Check E-Mail in the Mornings” by Julie Morgenstern (Aug. 2009)
- Simplicity and Love for Books “Simple Abundance” by Sarah Ban Breathnach (Jan. 2009)
- Simplicity. Beauty in details. The Way of the Small by Michael Gellert (May 2009)
Solitude
- Desire for solitude. Creativity. Prayer. “Firstlight” by Sue Monk Kidd (Aug. 2008)
- Entering God’s Presence. Perspective Changes. “Secret of the Secret Place” (Oct. 2007)
- Inner stillness. Knowing yourself. Return to the Sea by Anne Johnson (Nov 2007)
- Loneliness & Despair. Search for meaningful life – “Work” by Louisa May Alcott (Jan. 2019)
- Madame Guyon (1717) Freedom of Heart & Mind Poem (on freedom of soul regardless of circumstances) (April 2012)
- Nature calming restless spirit. Pursuit of stillness. “The Years” by Virginia Woolf (Mar. 2007)
- Poems on quiet moments of evening. Middle of night. Early Morning. Beauty in the Quiet. (June 2023)
- Prayer defined as opening of tight fist. “With Open Hands” by Henri Nouwen (Oct. 2008)
- Quotes and poetry on silence. Being present in friendships. (Nov 2014)
- Quotes and poetry on stillness. Grace Crowell. (March 2022)
- Silence and memories poetry (February 2020)
Time
- Angel of Dawn poem by J.S. Cutler (New day bringing new gift) (June 2011)
- Awareness. Noticing. Eulogy for each day of life. “Desert Wisdom by Nouwen” (January 2022)
- Coexisting with Unresolved & Embracing Imperfection “Creating a Charmed Life” by Victoria Moran (Mar. 2007 & 2011)
- Hour glass analogy to handling life. Focusing on today, not past or tomorrow. Sir William Osler and Dr. James Gordon (September 2024)
- Nature calming restless spirit. Pursuit of stillness. “The Years” by Virginia Woolf (Mar. 2007)
- Perseverance Quotes (Jan. 2011)
- Priority Setting. Goals “Never Check E-Mail in the Mornings” by Julie Morgenstern (Aug. 2009)
- Setting Goals. Evaluating Things to Do by Priority “Eat That Frog” by Brian Tracy (April 2008)
- Time Passing so Quickly “Lantern in Her Hand” by Bess Streeter Aldrich (Dec. 2009)
Women – Striving to Excel
- “Dear March” by Emily Dickinson. Poem on Wind. (March 2011)
- “Do Good and Disappear” (February 2026)
- “Liberty” poem by Paul Eluard dropped over occupied France during WW2 (March 2015)
- “My Daily Prayer” Poem with various quotes on kindness (June 2023)
- “The Children’s Hour” poem by Longfellow. Playing with children during long afternoon hours (June 2010)
- “We are Seven” Child’s View of of siblings buried by William Wordsworth from 1798 (Jan. 2024)
- A Night Prayer by Erasmus (1469-1536). Nighttime Psalms. Celtic Night Prayer (April 2023)
- A Prayer by Max Ehrmann. Beautiful century old prayers (May 2025)
- Agatha Christie’s Memories. Thoughts on her life being part of an unknown play. Quotes on memory and soul. (April 2017)
- Age Activation Attention Disorder (fun poem on distractions in a day – grin!) (Aug. 2006)
- Aging “Forward from Here: Leaving Middle Age and Other Unexpected Adventures” by Reeve Lindbergh (Nov. 2008)
- Aging (I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron) (December 2007)
- Alice Herz-Sommer. World’s oldest living holocaust survivor on finding beauty in life. (September 2020)
- Analysis of Baseball Poem. Garrison Keillor’s “Good Poems: Selected & Introduced by Garrison Keillor” (July 2008)
- Angel of Dawn poem by J.S. Cutler (New day bringing new gift) (June 2011)
- Angels ~ Thoughts. Poems. Quotes on angels. March 2025
- Anne Lindbergh “War Within and Without: Diaries and Letters 1939-1944” Beauty. pain. grief. hope. awareness. solitude. time…(2008. 2010. 2011)
- Anniversary of Mother’s Death. “It’s Okay.” Poem to Unborn Child. Beauty despite hurts. (Jan. 2017)
- Appreciate Beauty Near Us. Children seeing beauty. Violinist Joshua Bell playing secretly in the Washington D.C. Subway (May 2021)
- Attitude (Mental Attitude by Elbert Hubbard) (October 2019)
- Auschwitz Liberation. Holocaust Writings. Elie Wiesel Prayer. Maximilian Kolbe Priest and Martyr. Etty Hillesum prisoner journal entries. Presence of God in the midst of suffering. (May 2022)
- Awareness. Noticing. Eulogy for each day of life. “Desert Wisdom by Nouwen” (January 2022)
- Balancing multiple roles and daily dilemmas on overcommitment “Power of 10-10-10” by Suzy Welch (Sept. 2006)
- Bearing Gracefully Pain & Hardship. Butterfly bringing hope. (August 2006)
- Beautiful Classic Prayers Centuries Old (March 2024)
- Beautiful poems for springtime. Rain. Heaven. Dreams. Beauty. (April 2014)
- Beautiful Unstoppable Moments in Creation and Life. (June 2008)
- Beautiful woman behind the scenes “In this House of Brede” by Rumer Godden (Apr. 2009)
- Beauty in Details. Finding God. Finding meaning in life. “One Thousand Gifts” by Ann Voskamp (April 2012)
- Beauty in the moment. In gardens. In what is NOW. Creation. This moment. (June 2008)
- Beauty of Life and Finding God – Etty Hillesum/WWII Journal of 29 year old in concentration camp) (Mar 2009)
- Beauty of living. Choices. The soul. Falling in love with literature. Pursuing LIFE rather than enduring life. (Dec. 2008)
- Beauty of springtime. Teacher’s thoughts on unable to help students entirely. Pursuing excellence. “Nearby” by Elizabeth Yates. (January 2015)
- Being Real (Telling Secrets by Frederick Buechner) (May 2007)
- Being Yourself “Just Who Will You Be” by Maria Shriver (Aug. 2008)
- Being Yourself (Babette’s Feast in Anecdotes of Destiny and Ehrengard by Isak Dinesen) (March 2008)
- Being Yourself. Rope Analogy. Especially as a Mother. Wife. Creator. Thoughts of Anne Lindbergh (Jan. 2008)
- Bess Streeter Aldrich Excerpts – The years glide by… (October 2015).
- Bibliophilia & Bibliomania – The love of books vs. the excessive-compulsive disorder hoarding books (May 2008)
- Birds Singing in Winter. Quotes and Poetry on our Little Friends (January 2025)
- Blessings and Prayers from various religions and cultures. (March 2021)
- Blessings and Quotes on Sleep and Nighttime Hours. (March 2026)
- Book Effects on our lives “Library at Night” by Alberto Manguel – (March 2023)
- Book Quotes from “Book Notes: A Reader’s Journal” (April 2009)
- Book Talking to Owner from Confinement on Shelf “A Book” poem by Edgar Guest (February 2024)
- Candlelight giving just enough light for our next step. (December 2019)
- Century-Old Prayers compiled by Elizabeth Yates (October 2022)
- Change, Accepting & Growing…Susan’s Analogy to Simmering Pot of Soup (Sept. 2007)
- Changes. Letting go. Finding who we are. Regrets. Children growing & leaving home. (Gift of Ordinary Day by Katrina Kenison) (August 2024)
- Character of a Woman. “Uncommon Beauty: 7 Qualities of a Beautiful Woman” by Cynthia Heald (Sept. 2010)
- Character Quotes. Being the person others think that you are. (April 2009)
- Children being our living poems – by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (May 2015)
- Children Suffering. “Perfectly Imperfect” by Lee Woodruff and “Always Looking Up” by Michael J. Fox. (May 2009)
- Children’s Poetry “Julie Andrews’ Collection of Poems. Songs. Lullabies.” (Dec 2009)
- Choices We Make after Loss “Grace Disguised” by Sittser (Aug. 2009)
- Christmas – Reflections on use of all our senses. “The Christmas Box Collection” by Richard Paul Evans. (Dec. 2006)
- Christmas during difficult times. “Lantern in Her Hand” by Bess Streeter Aldrich (Dec. 2024)
- Christmas. Bess Streeter Aldrich. Keeping beauty in perspective regardless of present circumstances. (Dec. 2020)
- Christmas” by Vladimir Navokov (1925) Miracle moment after death of a small child at Christmas. (December 2015)
- Coexisting with Unresolved & Embracing Imperfection “Creating a Charmed Life” by Victoria Moran (Mar. 2007 & 2011)
- Comfort in Grief – “Streams in the Desert” (June 2006 – July 2009)
- Complexity of Mother/Daughter Relationship. Death of Mother. “Birthday Parties in Heaven” by Ana Veciana-Suarez (May 2006)
- Conversation between mother and child. “That’s all relative!” “Maggie Now Betty Smith (March 2012)
- Coping with intense pain – “Mistaken Identity” by Don & Susie Van Ryn (June 2008)
- Creation “Singing a place back into existence” Love of nature. “The Olive Farm” by Carol Drinkwater (Oct. 2024)
- Creation worshipping God. “The Diver” short story in “Anecdotes of Destiny” by Isak Dinesen (March 2008)
- Creation. Butterfly & Child (July 2006) Nature helping fight sadness. “Achieving Peace of Heart” by Rev. Irala. (Apr. 2008)
- Daisy Quotations & Poetry (June 2024)
- Daughter graduating. “High School Senior” poem from Mother’s perspective by Sharon Olds from “She Walks In Beauty” poetry compiled by Caroline Kennedy. (Apr. 2011)
- Death of infant at birth. Discussion of death with husband. Grief. “Lantern in Her Hand” by Bess Streeter Aldrich (Dec. 2009)
- Death of oldest settler in a rural community. White Bird Flying. (Nov 2015)
- Death of who we deeply love. “Letters to Father: Suor Maria Celeste to Galileo 1623-1633” (July 2008)
- Death of young daughter…who mother became…feeling alive again. “Hannah’s Gift” by Maria Housden (Sept. 2008)
- Description by John Steinbeck on “ma” and poem on Mother Nature in spring.
- Description of a Beautiful Person “Neighbor Rosicky” by Willa Cather (Feb. 2007)
- Description of a true home. “A Heap O’Living” Poem by Edgar A. Guest (May 2008)
- Description of birds greeting the day in Rwanda. Bird quotes. (June 2014)
- Desire for solitude. Creativity. Prayer. “Firstlight” by Sue Monk Kidd (Aug. 2008)
- Desires for self and those we love. Beauty of a moment. “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” by Truman Capote. (Oct. 2006)
- Despair vs. Hope – Streams in the Desert by HC Cowman (March 2020)
- Develop a Love for Classics “Anna Karenina” by Leo Tolstoy (June 2007)
- Diaries and Letters of Anne Lindbergh – Goodbyes. Soul. Strength. Prayer. Grief (July 2008 & Aug 2011)
- Difficult Times – Bad Luck Good Luck Fable (Apr 2008)
- Difficult Times – Verses of Promises from God (Jan. 2007)
- Disappointment in Life. Hurts. Despair “As Silver Refined” by Kay Arthur (December 2008)
- Dreaming. Keeping alive regardless of circumstances. Keeping LIFE. “A Lantern in Her Hand” by Bess Streeter Aldrich (Dec. 2009)
- Easy Life vs. Hard Life: Pursuing Happiness Regardless “Villette” by Charlotte Bronte (July 2009)
- Edna St. Vincent Millay poetry – “Everywhere I look you are – but you’re nowhere…” poem on death of her loved one. (Mar. 2009)
- Elderly friend who loved us as a child dying. Passage of time. “Local Wonders by Ted Kooser” (May 2013 & Mar 2007)
- Entering God’s Presence. Perspective Changes. “Secret of the Secret Place” (Oct. 2007)
- Eternal Perspective. Madam Guyon (1648-1717) quotes and poetry. (Nov. 2014)
- Faces. Thoughts and quotes on interest in our faces. (August 2019)
- Fairy Poetry by Rose Fyleman and Quotes on Fairies (January 2016)
- Faith. Trusting God for what we don’t understand & what we desire. “Streams in the Desert” (June 2009)
- Famous prayers and thoughts from various centuries. (March 2026)
- Famous quotes and poetry on flowers & their roles in our lives (April 2024)
- Finding beauty and God in life even in horrible circumstances. Journals of Etty Hillesum. Concentration Camp Victim. (Apr. 2009)
- Finding beauty during times of grief. (Rumer Godden) Description of comfort in graveyard. (Oct. 2019)
- Finding hope after pain through nature. The Secret Garden. (May 2019)
- Finding Joy in Daily Life “Honey in Your Heart” & “Live with Intention” Mary Anne Radmacher (March 2012)
- Finding meaning in our lives regardless of circumstances. (Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl.) October 2018
- Friendship – Anne Morrow Lindbergh & Charlotte Bronte (July 2009)
- Friendship Quotes. Friendships compared to cells in honey combs. (April 2018)
- Friendships. Girlfriends. “Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake” by Anne Quindlen. (June 2012)
- Friendships. Vulnerability in Relationships. “Braveheart” by Sharon Hersh (May 2008)
- Fully living regardless of losses Keeping eternal perspective. “The Delaney Sisters” 104 & 107 Years Old (July 2017)
- Gardening Quotes and involvement in nature. (June 2020)
- Getting Through Extremely Difficult Experiences. “Keep Going: The Art of Perseverance” by Joseph Marshall (May 2020)
- Giving entire life to others “Babette’s Feast” was gift to self. Being a great “artist”. “Ah, how you will enchant the angels!” by Isak Dinesen (August 2017)
- Giving God our burdens. “Lean Hard” poem. (Nov. 2007)
- God’s Involvement in Caring for Us. “Jesus Calling” Devotional by Sarah Young (Mar 2010)
- God’s Involvement in Pain, Grief, Despair “Gold by Moonlight” by Amy Carmichael (Jan. 2009)
- Great is Thy Faithfulness Hymn. Quotes on Mercy (July 2010)
- Greatest Treasures in Life (each other) White Bird Flying by Bess Streeter Aldrich (August 2024)
- Happiness/Grief same time. Beauty that Hasn’t Yet Been Created “The History of Love” by Nicole Krauss (June 2009)
- Heaven – Mother meets her child in heaven that had died (Eugene Field) & “Just in Case You Ever Wonder” by Max Lucado (Dec. 2009)
- Heaven. Susan’s thoughts on anniversary of mother’s death. (Jan. 2007)
- Heirlooms. Memories baked into pans. Keepsakes. (August 2023)
- Helen Keller short essay on what she would do if given the gift of three days of sight and hearing. (Jan. 2016)
- Helen Keller’s writing on her teacher’s beauty. Fear of life after teacher’s death. Gift of senses. (Sept. 2018)
- Helping Others Secretly. Giving to find meaning. Kindness quotes. “Doctor Hudson’s Spiritual Journal” by Lloyd Douglas (March 2023)
- Hold Fast Your Dreams poem by Louise Driscoll. Dreaming amidst suffering. (May 2013)
- Hold Fast Your Dreams. Famous Graduation Commencement Speeches (May 2015)
- Home full of “knick knack” treasures misunderstood by others to be junk. (Oct. 2017)
- Home. Quotes and thoughts on this beautiful small word. (Feb. 2014)
- Hour glass analogy to handling life. Focusing on today, not past or tomorrow. Sir William Osler and Dr. James Gordon (September 2024)
- I can’t go on. I go on. When Breath Becomes Air by Surgeon Paul Kalanithi. (October 2019)
- If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking. Poetry of Emily Dickinson (Aug. 2007)
- Imagination Quotes. “Is there a Santa Claus?” NY Editorial 1897 (Dec 2015)
- Importance of Relationships (even though pain comes at the end of all relationships)…not just existing. “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupery (June 2009)
- Importance of the written word. “A Book Lover’s Companion” by The Folio Society (May 2008)
- Inner stillness. Knowing yourself. Return to the Sea by Anne Johnson (Nov 2007)
- Inspirational Quotes from Centuries Ago to Present (November 2017)
- Intangible gifts from a friend of joy. Courage. Peace. Heaven. Fra Giovanni 1433-1515 (March 2017)
- Intense Pain in Life – Forrest Gump Analogy & On My Knees Song (Nov. 2006)
- Lady vs. Woman – Journals of Anne Lindbergh and Proverbs 31. (Mar. 2009)
- Leaving children small notes for their future comfort. Question of God’s involvement in crisis. (Sept. 2006)
- Letters of Florence Nightingale – Her desire for intellectual growth (July 2022)
- Letting Children Develop Their Own Loves, Desires – Letting Them Go. “The Little Virtues” by Natalia Ginzburt (Jan. 2008)
- Life “is a play we are playing all the time. Play in earnest.” “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott (Dec. 2007)
- Life Changes and Letting Go “When the Heart Waits” by Sue Monk Kidd (Sept. 2008)
- Life is Beautiful – Regardless of Circumstances – Etty Hillesum WW2 Letters 1941-1943 (Feb 2009)
- Lifetime Learning “Niels Lyhne” by Jens Jacobsen and Rilke’s “Letters to a Young Poet” (Dec. 2008)
- Little hands of our children…”playing on the vibrant harp-strings of my heart” “Baby Fingers” poem. (Aug. 2009)
- Little moments we remember after someone we love dies. “She Walks in Beauty” poems compiled by Caroline Kennedy. “Clearances” by Seamus Heaney. (October 2012)
- Little ones wanting to be grown. Grown-ups desiring youth. One-Year-Old Poem by Hugo (April 2016)
- Living Fully as an Older Woman “Warning: When I am Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple” by Jenny Joseph (April 2009)
- Living Life Fully (Anne Lindberg Diaries) (June 2007)
- Living life fully regardless of circumstances. Impact of poetry on lives. “The Lesson of the Moth” poem by Don Marquis (July 2008)
- Living Remarkably–Daily Choices (The Big Moo by Seth Godin) (October 2008)
- Loneliness & Despair. Search for meaningful life – “Work” by Louisa May Alcott (Jan. 2019)
- Looking at ourselves in mirror. Analyzing self. “I Never Promised You a Rose Garden” (August 2021)
- Louisa May Alcott Quotes (October 2014)
- Love – Helen Keller learning the meaning. Poem by Susan on love described (Feb. 2008)
- Love of birds. Quotes, Hymns, Poems on Birds. (June 2022)
- Love of Books & Book Quotes “The Master Violin” by Myrtle Reed (Jan. 2011)
- Love of mother for her children. Death of young child. Thoughts on heaven. Anniversary of death of loved ones. “Stepping Heavenward” by Elizabeth Prentiss (Mar. 2008)
- Love of Reading “White Autumn” Poem of Woman’s Life Around a Simple Reading Lamp (Sept. 2023)
- Love of reading and books. “I Opened a Book” by Julia Donaldson (Oct 2014)
- Loveliness Poetry and Quotes. Nature’s loveliness. (June 2021)
- Loyalty of Family Dog “Rilla of Ingleside” by L.M. Montgomery (May 2007)
- Madame Guyon (1717) Freedom of Heart & Mind Poem (on freedom of soul regardless of circumstances) (April 2012)
- Making bed each morning lesson by Admiral Bill McRaven. Details matter. Quotes on details. (February 2023)
- Mark Twain – Epitaph on Daughter’s Stone and Misc. Twain Quotes (Sept. 2015)
- Max Ehrmann Poetry and Prayer on finding beauty in life. (September 2016)
- Memories – The Master’s Violin by Myrtle Reed (Jan. & Feb. 2011)
- Misc. Excerpts from Susan’s Writings (Death. Grief. Sorrow. Depression)
- Missing mother’s love as an adult woman. “Rock Me to Sleep” poem by Elizabeth Akers Allen (May 2013)
- Morning light. Spring Flowers & Rain. Spring Quotes. Grief. (May 2025)
- Morning Prayer. Trust. Hope. Responsibility to Life. Love. (May 2024)
- Mother’s Impact on Son. “That’s My Son: How Moms Can Influence Boys to Become Men of Character” by Rick Johnson (Sept. 2010)
- Mother’s Time with Child & Quotes on Children (March 2011)
- Motherhood. Thoughts after being thought of as “narrow” because a mother. “A Lantern in Her Hand” by Bess Streeter Aldrich (Dec. 2009)
- Mothers “Invisible Women” – Analogy of working with children to building a cathedral. Lifetime investment of time. (Sept. 2007)
- Mothers and Sons. “That’s My Son: How Moms Can Influence Boys…” by Rick Johnson and excerpt of children’s fear of dark (Sept. 2010)
- Mothers with daughters entering Adulthood “Traveling with Pomegranates: A Mother-Daughter Story” by Sue Monk Kidd (Sept. 2010)
- Mothers. Entering Scenes of Past with Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother by Bess Streeter Aldrich (May 2025)
- Mourning compared to phases of moon. Poem by Robert Lavery in “Love Lost: Love Found.” (October 2007)
- Mourning losses in life compared to phases of the moon. Poem “Shadows in the Light” by Robert Lavery (Oct. 2007)
- Moving from intense grief into next “movement of our song” – next part of life story. “The Secret Garden” by Frances Burnett (Feb. 2008)
- Moxie Quotations. David had it. Goliath didn’t! (August 2020)
- Music Analogy. Hard moments in life compared to musical composition. Richard Paul Evans Christmas Box Collection. (Nov. 2006)
- Music bestowed to a child at birth. “The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto” by Mitch Alborn (January 2023)
- Music Love. Friendships. Character. Gifts from love of music. “Piano Shop on the Left Bank” by Thad Carhart (Oct. 2008)
- Music Poetry and Quotes. Music feeding our souls. (July 2015)
- Music. Beautiful quotes and poetry. (July 2022)
- Nature calming restless spirit. Pursuit of stillness. “The Years” by Virginia Woolf (Mar. 2007)
- New Year’s Poetry and Quotations (January 2014)
- Organization “A Perfect Mess: The Hidden Benefits of Disorder by Abramson & Freedman” (May 2009)
- Our Bookstore in the News – Our project of giving books away. (March 2012)
- Pain from death of our mothers. Letters from Motherless Daughters edited by Hope Edelman
- Pain of loss because we love. “Necessary Losses” by Judith Viorst. Poem “The Arms of a Child” (Jan. 2008)
- Pain. Grief. Hardship. “Always Looking Up” by Michael J. Fox and “Perfectly Imperfect” by Lee Woodruff (May 2009)
- Perseverance Quotes (Jan. 2011)
- Perseverence Quotes. The Water Lily by Jean Ingelow (May 2016)
- Personal libraries being mirrors of soul. (Book by Book by John Dirda) (March 2008)
- Poem on a Beautiful Woman and Chinese Tale of Joy/Sorrow by Eleanor Farjeon (January 2013)
- Poem on little bird living in our soul. Poem on what feeds our soul, keeping our souls alive. (November 2024)
- Poem on mother letting go of season of daughter being young girl. Daughter’s change into young woman. “The Blossom” by Eayan Boland (Dec. 2008)
- Poems compiled in 1941 & read during WW2 (March 2021)
- Poems from Susan’s Childhood (Jan. 2008)
- Poems from the Middle East (June 2023)
- Poems on quiet moments of evening. Middle of night. Early Morning. Beauty in the Quiet. (June 2023)
- Poems on raising children, singing to children, letting children leave home (March 2014)
- Poems on Winter. Early Darkness & Cat in the Evening Snow. (Jan. 2009)
- Poetry by Indian Mystic and Saint Kabir (January 2024)
- Poetry from One Thousand Inspirational Things ~ compiled 1800’s (July 2019)
- Prayer defined as opening of tight fist. “With Open Hands” by Henri Nouwen (Oct. 2008)
- Prayer. Our Creator desires our prayers. Our relationship. Our tears. Our joy. Our speaking with him all day long in our minds. “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young (Mar. 2010)
- Prayer. Soul. “The Interior Castle” by Teresa of Avila written in the 1500s. (Dec. 2011)
- Prayer. Striving to see good. Looking heavenward. Kindness and grace quotes. “In this House of Brede” by Rumer Godden (Apr. 2009)
- Prayer. Heaven. Goodness. Forgiveness. “The Lamplighter” by Maria Cummins (September 2024)
- Prayers and Blessings From Around the World (April 2015)
- Prayers and Letting go of Past “Live with Intention: Rediscovering What we Deeply Know” by Mary Anne Radmacher (March 2012)
- Priority Setting. Goals “Never Check E-Mail in the Mornings” by Julie Morgenstern (Aug. 2009)
- Psalm 23 Poetry and Translations (September 2017)
- Psalms. God’s deep love for us. God using nighttime hours to give us peace. (May 2007)
- Quotes – Misc. Great Ones! (July 2012)
- Quotes and Passages on Hands (Helen Keller and Willa Cather Excerpts) (July 2021)
- Quotes and poetry on silence. Being present in friendships. (Nov 2014)
- Quotes and poetry on stillness. Grace Crowell. (March 2022)
- Quotes by Maya Angelou (February 2015)
- Quotes by Persian poet Hafez(1310-1390) “A singing bird will come…” Misc. quotes on faith (August 2024)
- Quotes by Ralph Waldo Emerson and Essay on Choosing Great Books (Nov. 2013)
- Quotes from Anne of Green Gables Series (August 2015)
- Quotes from centuries past to lift our souls (November 2025)
- Quotes on Angels and “Papa Panov’s Special Christmas” (Dec. 2023)
- Quotes on Appreciating TODAY “The Traveler” always traveling to find happiness by Daren Simkin (July 2024)
- Quotes on Books – “Book Notes Journal” (May 2008)
- Quotes on Children – Appreciation of Life & Christmas (Dec 2011)
- Quotes on Hope – Spring & Easter (April 2022)
- Quotes on love by Mother Teresa. Helen Keller. (Valentine’s Day Feb. 2013)
- Quotes on Prayer. Writing on prayer found in a used book donation to the store. (July 2013)
- Quotes on Self-Respect. Knowing yourself. Handling criticism, Trusting yourself “The Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan. (October 2015)
- Rabindranath Tagore Quotes on beauty of life. Keeping eternal perspective. (September 2022)
- Raising Children “Bringing Up Geeks: How to Protect Your Kid’s Childhood…” by MaryBeth Hicks (May 2009)
- Reflections at the age of 40 on growth in life – “Work” by Louisa May Alcott (Jan. 2019)
- Refusing to be “poor in spirit” – “Lucy Gayheart” by Willa Cather (Aug. 2014)
- Regrets in life. Forgiving yourself. “For One More Day” by Mitch Alborn (Oct. 2006)
- Regrets. Moving on. Forgiving Self. Sadness. Change. (Nov. 2008)
- Relationships & Death of mothers. (Heaven Reflections on Death of Susan’s Mother) (Jan. 2008)
- Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards. Inspiring Quotes. Love of Words (April 2012)
- Room where thoughts from morning await reentry in the evening. Quotes on soul. “Song of the Lark” by Willa Cather (July 2019)
- Rose Analogy. Beauty of old rose bushes vs. buds. Hard life giving beauty. “Finding Noel” by Richard Paul Evans (Feb. 2007)
- Scottish Blessing and beautiful Carthusian Prayer from 12th Century (October 2025)
- Seeing Possibilities in Future. Time bringing healing. “Chez Moi” by Agnes Desarthe (Aug. 2009)
- Setting goals through Discipline. Perseverance. Ideals. “Self-Help” by Samuel Smiles – written in 1866 (Sept. 2009)
- Setting Goals. Evaluating Things to Do by Priority “Eat That Frog” by Brian Tracy (April 2008)
- Setting intellectual goals. Education quotes. Tales from a Village School by Miss Read (Aug 2012)
- Shepherd verses. Thoughts. Poetry. (December 2016)
- Silence and memories poetry (February 2020)
- Simplicity and Love for Books “Simple Abundance” by Sarah Ban Breathnach (Jan. 2009)
- Simplicity. Beauty in details. The Way of the Small by Michael Gellert (May 2009)
- Sioux Warrior Poem. Thoughts on warriors. (April 2020)
- Snoopy Quotes (grin) (March 2009)
- Solitude in Finding Balance (in Roles as a Woman) “Gift from the Sea” by Anne Lindbergh (June 2007)
- Song of Years by Bess Streeter Aldrich. Strength. Hope. Faith. Desire. Love. (October 2016)
- Songs Prayers Poems from “Saying Grace: Blessings for the Family Table” (February 2015)
- Spirituality in Daily Life & Work – “Adam Bede” by George Eliot (July 2014)
- St. Frances de Sales and St. Francis of Assisi Quotes. Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio taking name Pope Francis. (March 2013)
- St. Francis of Assisi song at the end of his life & St. Francis de Sales Prayer and Quotes (Nov 2022)
- Stars. Beautiful Poetry and Famous Quotes. (Dec. 2015)
- Strength from Shadows and Gift of White Flower Buds (August 2022)
- Suffering, Fear of future, Ability to relate to others, Joy in spite of pain. “The Master’s Violin” by Reed & “Anne’s House of Dreams” by Montgomery (Jan. 2011)
- Sunshine. Sun. Summer Poems and Quotes (June 2019)
- Susan’s Love & Secret Hoarding of Girl Scout Mint Cookies (Mar. 2007)
- Susan’s Personal Organizational Issues (grin) (May 2007)
- Susan’s writing on her personal reading. “Why I read. How I choose what I read. How I find time to read.” (Feb. 2008)
- The Arms of a Child. Poem by Mary Zachmeyer (love this!) – (Jan. 2008)
- The Art of Happiness by William Ogden NYT Column 1945 & Michel Michel by Robert Lewis WW2 (April 2013)
- The Blessing of the Creche by Sue Monk Kidd. Beautiful Christmas quotes. (December 2017)
- Thoughts for each other during the day. “Telepathy” poem by Michael Dennis Browne. (Jan. 2010)
- Thoughts immediately after death of someone loved. Where do their thoughts go? Settling in Nebraska. “No Time on My Hands” by Grace Snyder (April 2017)
- Thoughts of a little waif child. Michael O’Halloran by Gene Stratton Porter. (April 2010)
- Thoughts on the soul and eternal perspective when suffering. Poem from confederate soldier “Unanswered Prayer” (November 2019)
- Thoughts on understanding children. “If Life is a Bowl of Cherries…” by Erma Bombeck (June 2012)
- Time Passing so Quickly “Lantern in Her Hand” by Bess Streeter Aldrich (Dec. 2009)
- Time. Letting each day go. Accepting all events. Myrtle Reed. (March 2016)
- Time. Precious. Beautiful Moments. Taking Time to Appreciate Life in the Present (Apr. 2007)
- Tom Sawyer observing Nature awakening. Promise of dawn. (February 2022)
- Too Tired to Pray. “Streams in the Desert” (July 2009)
- Tradition of spider ornament in Christmas trees. Tinsel. (Dec. 2017)
- Twinkle Twinkle Little Star – Helen Keller’s encouragement to use our senses. Star Quotes. (October 2025)
- Uncertainty. Difficult Times “My Utmost for His Highest” by Oswald Chambers (Mar. 2007)
- Vision of discussion on distraction with Plato and Aurelius. “The Undistracted” by Irwin Edman. (March 2020)
- Waiting for cactus to blossom. Anticipation. Astonishment. God compared to a cactus. (February 2018)
- Why Read & Learn? Cultivating the Intellect “Hubbard’s Book of Initiative” (Aug. 2009)
- Willa Cather quote on the moon. Quotes on the moon. (October 2023)
- Winnie the Pooh Quotes by A.A. Milne (June 2015)
- Winter “In All It’s Fury: The Great Blizzard 1888″ by W.H. O’Gara (January 2023)
- Winter and Freezing Quotes (January 2024)
- Woman relating herself to different times of her life..herself as young girl and young woman. (Aug. 2014)
- Woman Sighing Poem (grin) “Simple Abundance” by Sarah Ban Breathnach (May 2010)
- Writing to Change. Cope. Grow – “The Sound of Paper” by Julia Cameron (Sept. 2007)