What strategies do you use to increase comfort in your daily life? A quick list. đ I'm not a list maker. However, when I feel stressed, making a list declutters my mind. It helps tremendously. I take the time to pray. Confession and worship are so good for the body, spirit, soul and mind. It … Continue reading Comfort Strategies
Category: Just Thoughts
Harmony
What could you let go of, for the sake of harmony? Painfully, I have drowned in dissonance and endured chaos in caustic choirs. I longed for the sweetest timbre in a tessitura perfect for my life-song. But da capos and repeat signs filled the score.I begged for blissful harmonies, melodies and lyrics that marry well, … Continue reading Harmony
Subject Authority
On what subject(s) are you an authority? I suppose it would be difficult to teach something I didn't know or have not studied. And even if I have studied, how good of a student was I? Did the teaching go through one ear and out the other? So I have asked myself these questions before … Continue reading Subject Authority
Romance
What's your definition of romantic? My hubby and I have been married for 38 years. He still holds doors for me, helps me with my coat, pulls out my chair, holds my hand (in public and at home.) His possessive hand on my back still thrills me. We smile at each other, and the smile … Continue reading Romance
Grateful
How do you express your gratitude? Grateful Gratitude fills my heart, and I feel so humbled. My arms wrap around your neck as tears fill my eyes.Even if we're not together, this image holds.You mean the world to me. "I'm grateful," my heart sighs.Would that selfish hordes be as grateful as I.Then hatred would expire … Continue reading Grateful
Happy birthday, America!
Me singing America the Beautiful and God Bless America. https://youtu.be/wXtKxKn0MfM
The Future
What are you most worried about for the future? Of two things I am certain. We cannot change the past. And we cannot know what holds for tomorrow. Don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow has enough cares of its own.  - Jesus The future is uncertain. I don't even know if I'll be there. It's … Continue reading The Future
Daily Habits
What are your daily habits? Nature calls and I'm up sometime between 6 and 8. I grab my glasses and phone and I stumble to the kitchen. Must get coffee. On my way, I have a nasty habit of rubbing my eyes. Bad girl! I plop on the couch where, between luscious sips of creamy … Continue reading Daily Habits
Healing Hope
An acrostic poemHealing Hope Hopeful of sweet relief.Ever longing; a beliefAll consuming.Lingering memoriesInside my extremitiesNightly blooming;Grievous pain looming.Health, the journey ahead.Oh, the painful work I dread.Pleasures, awaken my soul;Entice me towards the goal. Šī¸ 2023 Kaci Rigney
Poetry
Welcome to the last day of the mid-year! I decided a poetry e-book Summer Sale sounded fun. They are all listed at half-price. A Love Trio is priced at buy-two-get-one for $3. Click here for the deals! Want to receive a short story as my gift to you and a poem once a month? Subscribe … Continue reading Poetry
Kaci Rigney 