The Last Shall Be First

So fellow travelers, we have arrived back home after a long circuit of family visits for the holidays. Most of the drive was a tense journey on slippery, slushy roads through misty bands of wind driven snow. (God bless my husband for driving.) It felt like a very appropriate metaphor for the stressful twists and …

Deborah H Rahalski

Deborah H Rahalski

Christmas 2017

So fellow travelers, the last of our Candle Night lights has been lit. Christmas Day has come. Beautifully wrapped gifts from my dear friend Lisa. There will be gifts and greetings shared with family near and far. We will linger over hearty meals and hugs. Thanks to the technology  of Skype we will be together …

Deborah H Rahalski

Deborah H Rahalski

Grave Thoughts

So fellow travelers, many years ago I bought my first house, a compact two bedroom cape at the edge of the city I still reside near. One day a few weeks after moving in, I took a walk around the area with my dog and discovered a cemetery about a half mile from my quiet …

Deborah H Rahalski

Zen Moment: Sunset Calls

So fellow travelers, it is sunny and 53° (F)  outside today. It’s also December 3rd. About two weeks ago when a deep plunge in temperatures brought an early round of Lake Effect snow, the garden around the edge of my pond took on an early air of Christmas decor. Today, I spent most of the day …

Deborah H Rahalski