Category Archives: Passion

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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It’s finally spring in Pennsylvania!!

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Kathy Ruff

Yes. As of 10:46 a.m. they say it’s officially spring. Yes, this is my poinsettia Patti gifted me back in mid-December. I’ve never had one that stayed so nice for so long! The long, cold winter weather (I hope and … Continue reading →

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Year-End: Let go

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Kathy Ruff

Another year is within hours of closing…a new year awaits. Like this gorgeous arrangement given to me by a client, that beauty and vibrancy had a shelf life. I loved the gift. Yet its ability to maintain a high ranking … Continue reading →

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What is your passion?

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Kathy Ruff

The Jim Thorpe class of 1977 held a luncheon out the mountain yesterday. It was nice to see former classmates, some of which I haven’t seen in nearly half a century!! Some are retired, some work part-time, some still work. … Continue reading →

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Treasures and Mementos

Posted on September 13, 2025 by Kathy Ruff

I’m participating the Spirituality & Practice Contemplative Photographers Practice Group. This is year 11, but for me it’s a first. It started last month and will run for a year. The practice provides weekly prompts on subjects where you post … Continue reading →

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Is abundance teamwork or natural?

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Kathy Ruff

This year my rose bush yielded an abundance of blossoms. I purchased the red spiral support behind it from At Home to support this climbing beauty since it was having problems standing on its own. Isn’t it strange how some … Continue reading →

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A New Beginning

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Kathy Ruff

Isn’t it ironic how so many people across the globe focus on creating a better life moving forward on New Year’s Eve, making resolutions to lose weight, eat better, etc.? Imagine making a resolution each morning to create the best … Continue reading →

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Thought for the Week: Follow Your Light

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Kathy Ruff
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You can’t share what you don’t have

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Kathy Ruff

Happy New Year – 2022! As a New Year unfolds, I realize (again) an inner desire to share. I also realize if I want to share love, joy, peace, happiness and contentedness, I have to have and BE all of … Continue reading →

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Raise Your Self…Forgive Yourself

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Kathy Ruff

Awakened by Abby scratching on the bed, my frustration grew when Tom bent over to try to entice her to jump up and he took all the covers with him.  I pulled the covers strongly back over me and hoped … Continue reading →

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