Writings

It’s been a long year of the i-o-n words: isolation, insulation, suffocation, observation, integration, communication, hibernation, activation, obscuration—an extensive list beyond those listed.

Anticipation. A crowded home full of favorite guests. Joyous chaos. Clamoring conversations. Savory aromas. The stress of getting everything done for one day is coming to an end. Thanksgiving has finally arrived. Take your places. Let the celebration begin!

If only personal changes occurred with as much advance notice, knowledge and preparation time as seasonal changes provide. Fall’s arrival gives us time to prepare, take inventory of what we require and ease into the future. We feel energized in saying goodbye and anticipating the next.

In a recent interview Michelle Obama states, “These are not fulfilling times spiritually.” She uses the word dispiriting to describe her low-grade depression. We recognize the former First Lady as a strong, fiercely independent, smart, purpose-driven woman and mother.