Donna Lively-Author: Learning Patience

Learning Patience

Peach orchards, cherry tree's and vineyards are the landscapes I have the pleasure to live among in Palisade, Colorado. Magnificent views to ride my new Yamaha, Zuma scooter, and my husband Brett to enjoy his new Honda Ruckas scooter. The freedom and wind blowing through my hair while we drive and take in the weekly growth of the Palisade peaches our region is known for. Sunday, June 7th, finally a day without rain in the forecast. A wet spring, unusual for this dessert area. After a quick lunch, we uncover our rides and begin our many miles of fun, exploration and adventures. A couple hours later as I am following Brett as we turn to our right from 32 Rd onto C Road, the unthinkable happened. I took my eyes off of Brett and when they did look back on him, I saw his brake light, red as red can be. I quick hit my brakes then I realized I was on cinders. I yelled "Brett" who looked back to see I was heading directly for his back tire. All this at 5 miles per ...

Painting pictures in our mind

Let’s start this blog with a quote from Mary Morrissey, “Painting pictures in our mind of what we want serves as the foundation for greater living in greater relationships.” Think about that quote for a second, painting pictures in our mind. What does that mean to you? Each of us experiences various interpretations for this sentence. Do you find your days a replay from previous days? Or are you forming a foundation for finer living and better relationships? Most individuals in my circle consider me a dreamer. I’ve been a dreamer since my first breath. I’ve been told I don’t accept reality, but it’s not that I don’t accept reality only I don’t accept other people’s reality. To me reality is personal. Several years ago my husband and I purchased scooters or mopeds as there recognized. We admired those scooters, and we had so much fun. Two months after enjoying exploring Palisade Colorado on our scooters, Brett and I were on the Mesa, a quiet breeze and sunshine accompanied...

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