Have you ever been known for something that wasn’t a talent or a performance, but simply an expression of your joy? Do you still have it? Did you set it down for a while? Or did you never go back for it? I was driving into town yesterday and I noticed I had been happily singing to myself all morning. Just a little joy in my routine bursting from my lips at random moments. My happiness was out loud and I even carried my body with more lightness while I moved about the cot

Today I took my goofy dog Alfred out for a walk. We live now on the edge of Loch Fyne on the west coast of Scotland. It’s beautiful here. And lots of people enjoy the outdoors by climbing hills and walking long distance trails. This morning I walked the half mile or so down to the water and then sat in my favourite spot just above the shore, surrounded by blooming heather and watching the gannets dive for fish out on the loch. Freaking idyllic! But I caught myself thinking th