enough is enough

Protesters shut down a major highway in SW Washington, DC late Saturday as #justiceforGeorgeFloyd demonstrations took place around the country.

As afternoon turned to evening, peaceful protests took a turn reminiscent of the ’68 riots as looting, fire setting and property destruction erupted in cities from coast to coast. While the demand for justice is valid, frustrations and anger real, violence is not the answer even when a violent act is what sparked this unrest. 

Enough is enough, which is why we’re seeing this uprising that is far from over; let’s pray that things can go back to being peaceful in honor of George Floyd. 

Stay safe and…

keep your peepers open!

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adjustments

My morning walk has helped keep routine in my life and kept my body moving as we readjusted to adjust to a different way of living. This past Thursday, I felt a bit sluggish after just 20 minutes. I pushed on. Twice along the way, I felt like I was going to break down sobbing as I thought about the many changes forced upon us by the virus. Emotionally tired of the restrictions, hearing uncertain news daily, the politics that continues to play with people’s lives, being alone, my body  was having a physical reaction. My knees and right shoulder ached; I wanted to get home as fast as possible. Hopping the bus, hailing a cab or calling a service are no longer options when public break downs are in progress, so I kept walking. I told myself I’d cut it short and take the fastest route home, yet somehow I kept going. 

There's a lovely garden path that I frequent and as I approached, I asked the angels to help me. When I emerged from that magical stretch, my body was invigorated. I ended up walking almost 12,000 steps and just under 5 miles that morning, grateful for the spirits who answered my prayer, giving my body the boost and adjustment it needed so I could get back home.

As we continue to adapt, stay safe, be well, take good care and…

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dropping blossoms

happiness held is the seed; 

happiness shared is the flower 

 - unknown

Follow @ablossomaday2020 on Instagram where I’ll continue to drop gorgeous blossom photographs along with some petals of thought daily as we manage our lives during and beyond the pandemic.

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applauding mothers

Applause and gratitude for our mothers and mother figures who live nearby, faraway, or in our hearts & memories; lift them up today and everyday. 

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in my corona feelings

why does it seem like it’s already 3:00pm just a few minutes after I first get up in the morning?

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