Author Archives: wbgayle

Just one word is enough to signify extreme emotion. Love. Respect. Gratitude. Envy. Guilt. Pride. Lust. Hate. Pain. Humility. Sacrifice. Faith. Justice. Peace. Mercy. Hope. Forgiveness. Just one word, the greatest of which is Love.

Dust has no boundaries! It envelops every clean surface with its pernicious cloak and has the audacity to come again uninvited. It exempts none for age or status and remains long after the door is closed.

Anger and resentment are destructive, toxic emotions, poisoning us. Unable to let go of rage we wear pain like a mantle. Our hearts become hardened. What is done is done. Forgive yourself. Pray for those who hurt you.

Life unfolds its events gradually, revealing itself like phases of the moon, only when the time is right. One can anticipate what will come next yet, there is no certainty until future’s mystery is unfurled.

A mother’s happiness soars when she knows her children have found and enjoy the passions that will carry them through life. But there is a kind of sadness that lingers, remembering the time it was her loving arms that carried … Continue reading →

A friendly smile returned, a kind gesture. Do unto others. Kindness begets kindness. Your efforts may or may not be reciprocated, but wait, for love knows love and will soon respond. For it is in giving that we receive.

Dreams reveal in our sleep anxieties hidden in our minds. But dreams are also those exciting and wonderful thoughts that make our hearts beat faster leading us to reach beyond ourselves. Do not let fear win.  Listen to the heart.

I start with shallots, Arborio rice, and garlic, sautéed in olive oil; add just a splash of crisp white wine, mushrooms, mascarpone cheese, broth, butter, parmesan, a hint of pepper, a dash of salt. Risotto. Perfect. Yum. LENT Febrary 21, … Continue reading →