"A quiet, Red, White & Blue Day in a sunny, very green Vermont. Honoring our heroes.... Our veterans, our active duty, and of course, those who have made the ultimate sacrifice." #MemorialDay #FreedomIsNotFree #InGratitude *** In July 2015, Ann’s sister, … [Read more...]
Zen Frog Speaks: The Magic of a Secret Garden
“Ann, this is the time of year when that garden you worked on so hard last year starts making itself known. Thanks to the love and tenderness that you and your friend, Meridith, showed it – here it is now just beginning to show off – and, show off it will. Your own Secret Garden. … [Read more...]
The Missing Element: Compassion for the Human Condition
What do you do when your buttons get pushed? Do you come out swinging or walk away? Do you assume responsibility and jump into action, or do you pretend you aren't angry at all? When it comes to dealing with stress, everyone has an elemental style of dealing with it, … [Read more...]
Zen Frog Speaks: The Perfect Tonic
“Wow… you can’t tell me that life isn’t good. It’s about as good as it gets. The cold weather is gone – or I’m counting on that now. Just within the past few days, spring in Vermont has really sprung and I’m sitting out here enjoying very green grass, leaves coming out, bud … [Read more...]
On My Mind: Not Just the Funny Paper
I was sitting in a dingy gray room, with gray carpet in a gray chair. No windows. The only light came from the florescent lighting overhead and one of the fixtures had one of those annoying flickers. In that setting, my heart broke wide open. So wide open – it was filled with … [Read more...]