Today as I prepped the front flower beds for fall planting, working in new, nutrient-rich soil with the old, I was struck by the idea of abundance. We have an absolute abundance of joy in our lives: good health, a strong marriage, the best friends, a beautiful home, jobs we like ... so very many…
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Dear Denise (a love letter):
The first time I met you was at the apartment where Dad was living. He tried to play it off like it was his apartment, but there was girl stuff in the bathroom, and the decor didn't really seem like his style. I don't remember much else about that visit, except that you had beautiful…
Above and beyond
This story is a shout-out to my new favorite person, Ms. Cathy Blair, Postmaster of Ozark, Mo., pop. 19,905. The USPS is frequently maligned, sometimes rightfully so, but perhaps Ms. Cathy will change your mind if you're giving the postal service a bad rap. A dear friend, a former Missourian who lives in the UK,…
Beyond your comfort zone
On Monday I had one of those "meh" days. What seems like weeks upon weeks of wet, cold, cloudy weather has really been taking a toll on my spirits. I was off work Monday for the Mardi Gras break, and I had just about decided that all I was going to do was sit around…
A brand-new adventure
With some encouragement from friends and family, GailSuberbielle.com has launched! I'll continue to blog about birds, running, dogs, and life, but you will soon be able to purchase fine art prints of some of your favorites from my bird photos. Later this year, I'll have some gift items available for the holidays -- those are…
Bien dans son âge
In wishing a friend a happy 50th birthday the other day, I said "Welcome to the best decade yet!" and as I thought about that response, I realized I really and truly meant it. Welcome to the Fabulous 50s! Do I mean that my 50s are my literally best decade thus far? Are they simply…
Resurrection
When we first moved into the Sunshine House, B and I noticed some crinkled-up brown debris in some of the nooks and crannies of the giant oak tree in our front yard. Having no personal giant oak experience, we worried and hoped nothing was wrong with our beautiful tree, and the tree service guys who…
