A routine car inspection on Boston Road turned into an unexpected lesson about trust. In a world of receipts, passwords, and confirmation screens, a stranger reminded me that sometimes a handshake still means something.
Tag: Personal Reflection
Under the Bruised Sky
Under the Bruised Sky There is an undeniable honesty to nature under the bruised sky. Moments of stillness and introspection do not wait for a dramatic backdrop. They arrive while we’re living ordinary lives—walking across a parking lot, heading to the gym, checking a mental to-do list. Then something catches our attention. A sky heavy… Continue reading Under the Bruised Sky
The Sanctuary of the Pause – Be Calm, Be Quiet, Be Kind
In the vulnerability of a chair, a simple green sphere whispered a necessary pause, inviting stillness, gentleness, and the quiet truth that everything will be okay.
Amazing Grace
When he began to sing ‘Amazing Grace,’ the room around me disappeared. I wasn’t watching a president anymore — I was looking straight at my mother.
The Crown Year: Beyond the Pinstripes
Written by Dennis Harvell The Crown Year: Beyond the Pinstripes Part 2: The Personal Testimony Arriving just days before Mother’s Day in 1963, I was a prelude to a celebration of life. Sixty-three years later, I’m finally understanding the gravity of that gift. They say your 60s are the “twilight years,” but I don’t feel… Continue reading The Crown Year: Beyond the Pinstripes
Finding What Brings You Joy 2
Written by Dennis Harvell Finding What Brings You Joy 2 I am learning to enjoy my life as it is, not as some idealized version of what I think it should be. I’ve embraced the reality of getting older: the gray hair, the new wrinkles, the joints that ache a little more than they used… Continue reading Finding What Brings You Joy 2
A Hand on My Shoulder
A quiet presence. A familiar touch. A hand on the shoulder from someone who never truly left. Written by Dennis Harvell A Hand on My Shoulder When does a loved one from the other side become your anchor? Do they appear when you’re struggling, when life becomes chaotic, when you’re searching for something steady? Do… Continue reading A Hand on My Shoulder
The Power Issue: A Tribute to Renée
Created by Dennis Harvell Proof that you can carry the weight of the world and still make it look like a fashion statement. Dedicated to Renée: A Forever Anchor, A Powerhouse, Our ‘Extra’ Everything. This piece was created for a dear friend whose strength, humor, and resilience deserved a tribute worthy of her spirit. What… Continue reading The Power Issue: A Tribute to Renée
Finding What Brings You Joy
Written by Dennis Harvell Finding What Brings You Joy I am learning to enjoy my life as it is, not as some idealized version of what I think it should be. I’ve embraced the reality of getting older: the gray hair, the new wrinkles, the joints that ache a little more than they used to.… Continue reading Finding What Brings You Joy