There are times in our lives when the earth feels like it has moved beneath our feet. It randomly adjusts, forming a tiny crack that becomes our new reality if we don’t ignore it. Many who accept the tectonic nudge, regardless of how things turn out, can’t help but wonder about the nature of their change. Was it the result of the butterfly effect, serendipity, divine providence, or all three?

If learning about what interests you required going to a library to dig up correspondence or newspaper clippings, traveling across the country to mine dusty records, and interpreting handwritten charts and pedigree trees, would you do it?

The Cody’s Wish story is one of the most moving and inspirational tales in modern horse racing — a blend of compassion, courage, and an extraordinary bond between a young man and a champion Thoroughbred.

Thanksgiving is over, and my house is quiet and empty, but for three dogs who watch me like hawks, wondering when I might cook again so they can catch the crumbs. I understand how they feel. I’m stuffed with holiday goodness already, wondering when I’ll get more, but I’m not talking about leftovers or giblet gravy on toast.

When Michler's Florist delivered this beautiful, eleven-year-old juniper bonsai tree, I almost threw up. There had to be a misunderstanding. I didn't deserve such a generous gift, nor was I capable of caring for it. And after reading the three pages of illustrated instructions that came with it, I felt like someone had left a baby in a basket on my front porch.

The end as a beginning is a concept we all experience in various ways and easily take for granted because we are so focused on what’s next that we don’t see the transformation taking place.

I noticed the yellowing of tree leaves yesterday and blamed it on the lack of rain. Surely summer can't be over. And yet, the official end of summer depends on the calendar you use, but meteorologically, August 31 marks the start of Autumn.

Back to Blue Holly won a Readers’ Favorite Award!