Author Archives: Kathy Ruff

About Kathy Ruff

Kathy Ruff is a seasoned, freelance business and inspirational writer and author of the Sharing Peace on the Path blog.

Sometimes you just need to be a rebel

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Kathy Ruff

Is this red-winged blackbird a rebel for not obeying the rules? Or is the bird just being a bird? An AI Google search to define a rebel summarizes Merriam Webster saying a rebel is “a person who fights, resists, or … Continue reading →

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I’m thankful for a symbolic 2×4 to my head

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Kathy Ruff

A lady (Lorrie) walked over to me as she put her cart in the corral in the Walmart parking lot where I was standing. She asked me my name and handed me this thankfulness journal. I asked her her name. … Continue reading →

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Do you see a smile?

Posted on September 6, 2026 by Kathy Ruff

Okay…this was a trick question. But you may see one by reading to the end of this blog entry! The variety of colors caught my eyes. That brings a smile to my face. Green grass, a maroon blooming sedum and … Continue reading →

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Creating your next chapter

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Kathy Ruff

Create your next chapter. Continue reading →

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What’s your personal ‘me’ time worth?

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Kathy Ruff

Taking the time to do what we really want to do is something very important to all of us. This bride chose to celebrate part of her special day in a place she chose, probably to take pictures somewhere upstream … Continue reading →

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What do YOU want?

Posted on August 15, 2026 by Kathy Ruff

What do you want? As time goes on, what I thought I wanted is not as black and white as I believed it was. Years ago, I knew I wanted to be a court reporter. A deli, title insurance, writing … Continue reading →

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Do you trust your vision?

Posted on August 8, 2026 by Kathy Ruff

Do you see anything different in this picture? There’s something practically hidden in plain sight. This is a better picture of a green heron. This one was feeding off whatever he found interesting as it flowed by toward the lock … Continue reading →

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Taking a Leap of Faith

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Kathy Ruff

Yesterday I saw a Mama duck, I believe, teaching her little ones how to fly. She has her flock follow her to the lock and flies down to the water, urging them to take a leap of faith to meet … Continue reading →

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Learning About Light and Gardening

Posted on May 2, 2026 by Kathy Ruff

These plants and veggies love the LED lights under my kitchen counter. It’s hard to believe it’s May 2nd and this poinsettia still looks this good!! Some of these plants will be in this year’s garden. What’s odd also is … Continue reading →

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What is Wabi Sabi?

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Kathy Ruff

Tom’s rheumatologist wrote me two words on a sheet of note paper: Wabi Sabi. I had no idea what that was. She was offering the idea to my husband but handed me the paper. My inquisitive mind wanted to know. … Continue reading →

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