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I belong to a book club, Ancora Imparo-Latin for “I am still learning”.  We had our gathering this past week,

and Laurie Weatherlow selected The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alex E. Harrow. This is a beautiful, soulful and exciting page-turning book. Th...

   Often, I am awed over the influential power words have on our lives. One word placed next to another and then another, and another, before we know it, our life has changed. Like rows of houses forming a neighborhood, and neighborhoods forming cities, and cities form...

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......