The Thrivalist

Delighted by the brightness of the sun drenched snow we celebrate the end of the storm that brought the now deep white rendering. We found beauty in the falling white powder and sense of relief when the blowing drifts no longer piled high against the house. Thankful that the furnace functions and the old wood […]

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Light of Gratitude

January 21, 2016

Tom Millner

The western sky emits a pinkish hue as the dusting of snow brightens the landscape on this cold winter morning. Another storm is predicted to arrive tomorrow with potentially ominous amounts of snow in its path. The normal chatter of crows in the field is absent as even the birds seem to be hovering close […]

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Showers of Gratitude

January 12, 2016

Tom Millner

Relieved of her need to search the grounds for just the right spot, Gracie the Golden now curls tightly on the edge of her bed. Nothing seems to distract her from her determination to sleep away this cold but sunny morning. She lives in her own reality and will emerge in a few hours for […]

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The Anchor

January 6, 2016

Tom Millner

The old wood stove clanks as the newly inserted wood begins to crackle as flames consume it. Coals remaining from the well stoked stove the evening before serve as a thrifty ignition for the wood generously added this morning. The den becomes cozy and warm from the heat off the cast iron container connected to […]

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Shored With Gratitude

January 1, 2016

Tom Millner

Stillness surrounds the overcast landscape as we witness the dawn of a new day. Gracie the Golden Retriever lies sleeping as close as she can get without being in my lap. In the distance, a crow caws his persistent refrain. All is still and calm as it appears that not even a vehicle has passed […]

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Guideposts

December 28, 2015

Tom Millner

A steady drizzle descends over the landscape this unusually warm December morning as we strive to assimilate again to our home environment. We arrived last evening after a daunting drive from South Florida to the outrageously eager welcome from Gracie the Golden and the embrace of our own bed. The task of preparing a property […]

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The Daunting Task

December 16, 2015

Tom Millner

Armed with an initial list of chores to complete, this unwilling host to Parkinson’s set out to accomplish what seemed to be the impossible. A house purchased ten years ago, intended to be an income investment, has grown to be a financial burden and needs to be prepared for market. Scrubbing, painting, repairing, and replacing […]

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Gratitude Sustained

November 30, 2015

Tom Millner

A semi-restless sleep was abruptly interrupted by the sound of the alarm. Recollection rushed to the forefront as I slowly sat up to insert my feet into the waiting slippers. I recalled that the Breakfast Club was first on the agenda for today as I swallowed my first round of daily medication, flipped on the […]

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The Stage

November 19, 2015

Tom Millner

The clouds cast a shadow over the landscape as a light but steady drizzle seemed to permeate the air. The day’s agenda was barren of dedicated community chores or tasks. Free from some pain this reluctant Parkinson’s participant had been experiencing earlier in the week, a leisurely morning was engaged catching up on some reading […]

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The Harvest

November 16, 2015

Tom Millner

Bright sunshine blazed through the nearly barren trees as the sun rose on this frosty morning. Lying randomly beneath the huge tree in the front yard are pecans ready to be collected, dried, and stored. The task began several days ago as we made our path from the outside perimeter to the inner core near […]