My sister Barbara and I are book huntresses.  We scout for vintage, forgotten, well-lived books that are in need of a new home, new life, new purpose.

One day when returning from a meeting, I decided to drive home on Route 20. This route took me through Western New York...

Sorting through my Mother’s papers, I found this story titled - “ A Tribute to Mother”.    Very deserving of a space in Barbara Grace’s Reflection.    I transcribed in full, no changes. The original will be inserted into my Gratitude Journal. Write your Mothers' storie...

Happy New Year and Happy Saturday!  While on Facebook, my sister-in-law, Denise Sam, posted a photo of a bird with a quote.  

           Hope the thing with feathers

              That perches in the soul...

Oh Wow…another breathtaking Indian Summer Day!  I had no work, no appointments and no obligations.  Early morning, I took a walk to visit Mom, Aunt Alice & Aunt Adele at Forest Hill Cemetery in Fredonia.  The Gates, The Chapel, stones & monuments, the family of 5 deer,...

I have been reflecting the last two weeks on what to write about.  I am introverted, keeping to myself. My sister- Grace-is extroverted.  Stories and words just flow from her.  I sometimes forget to listen to the stories as I am watching her tell them.  I am so thankfu...

     Welcome to the first You-In-Flight series.  I invite you to ruminate on this and future You-In-Flight readings.  Let the words awaken and pamper your soul.

      Many of my clients ask why I don’t have lined paper in my journals.  Very good...

Support comes in many forms. When a friend grieves, we display compassion. When someone we love faces a financial crisis, we offer aid. When someone is at the crossroads of a difficult life decision, we give them advice.

Even seemingly inconsequential things like inviti...

We have been creating, creating  and creating!  As a result, we are behind with our reflection.  Coming soon are our thoughts......

This week I want to talk about a subject which I have found to be increasingly prevalent in our country over the past few years. That issue is how divided we have become as a nation. Whether you are a liberal, a conservative, or something in between, this is an article...

All the complicated details

of the attiring and

the disattiring are completed!

A liquid moon

moves gently among

the long branches.

Thus having prepared their buds

against a sure winter

the wise trees

stand sleeping in the cold.

("Winter Trees" by William Carlos Williams)

I though...