by Nancy Thygesen | Jun 6, 2023 | Spiritual Lessons
Am I the only one who doesn’t know what a quince is? Up until a short time ago, my knowledge of quince was limited to the Owl and the Pussycat. What a surprise to discover we’ve had a quince growing in our BC digs next to Rick’s shed. For years, due to its poor...
by Nancy Thygesen | Nov 9, 2021 | Learning, Spiritual Lessons
I read an elementary school outdoor sign that said: “Autumn is a good time to let go of things.” I wonder how many kids, parents and passerbys see that sign every day and think about what they have had to let go of? How can the seasons be so steadfast when our lives...
by Nancy Thygesen | Aug 13, 2021 | Spiritual Lessons
I was asking myself about discomfort after reading an article in the Epoch Times about being comfortable in the uncomfortable. This guy -He didn’t say how old he was but definitely younger than me- was in a group doing a 40 mi hike somewhere in the mountains....
by Nancy Thygesen | Jul 7, 2021 | Aging Backwards, Healthy Movement, Learning, Mental Health
A recent survey on Air1 (a US worship music station) asked the question: “What makes you happy?” Guess what one of the top responses was? Exercise. And there’s good reason. We were created that way. A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the...
by Nancy Thygesen | Jun 13, 2021 | Aging Backwards, Healthy Movement
The African violet is amazingly resilient – can survive with little water. The perfect plant for those of us that may not be gifted in plant-care – or so I thought. My husband Rick’s Dad (Big Jim) grew them profusely in abundant bloom under ultra-violet light....
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