In her garden, any woman can be a goddess! Whether she has a pot of herbs on her kitchen windowsill, a patio pot garden, or a BIG garden, blessed with trees, bushes and lawns to be mowed, she’s the Goddess of Abundance. That’s why I’ve chosen a garden image to illustrate Abundance. Notice that the…
Mothers’ Day is coming! Advertisements urge us to remember Mom with cards, candy, flowers and gifts. Mother’s Day is the most popular day of the year to dine out! Florists, candy-makers, restaurateurs and retailers have become the beneficiaries of one of the most commercially successful holidays in history. The celebration of personal mothers, however, is…
Women have always fought beside their men. Often, they led men and women into battle too! We know of many women warriors who left their mark on history. In ancient Egypt, Hatshesut, (c1520-1483BC), was the country’s greatest female Pharaoh. She fought to defend her right to govern and rule, and was worshipped for hundreds of…
On June 17th, we will celebrate Father’s Day. My relationship with my own Dad wasn’t perfect. Typical of most dads of his generation, he believed that his primary obligation as a father was to provide financial support and security for his family. The emotional and nurturing side of child rearing was to be delegated to…
My husband has always called me his swan. When I was young and vain, I used to hope it was because of my long neck, and elegant posture. (All that yoga had to be good for something!) But he had something else in mind. “You are my swan because I will love you forever,” he…