Puzzling for Life
Thanks to some computer-gremlins, I couldn’t join St. Mark’s Zoom Morning Prayer today but connected via podcast instead.
Best thing was how quickly I shifted. No irritation just a fun thought, “Hey, maybe I’ll start a puzzle while I listen.” What’s a retreat to the beach for, after all?
Then, in the wake of sweet prayer vibes, I texted with my dear friend who shares my name.
We enjoy exchanging metaphors. Here’s how she describes this journey we’re on together:
“Puzzles are the perfect metaphor for life. Despite the jumbled pile of pieces, we dive into the unknown with anticipation and determination to experience it all to the final piece. 🧩” Quote – Penelope Jackson
Always Bridging 
Love that! You “Pennys” certainly have a way with words!
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I agree wholeheartedly!
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P.S. I shared this quote about puzzles with a writer friend who loves this activity, and here is her response: I’ve always loved puzzles, since I was young. My grandma and I worked a lot of them together. Here’s something I wrote for the NYT about puzzles and mental health after our Somalia evac: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/24/crosswords/making-order-out-of-chaos.html
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What a gift this article is! I am sharing it with Penelope (I quoted her) and with Pat, another puzzler, who happens to be one of the most faithful followers of my blog. Much 💗 to you, Susan, and to your friend Rachel too.
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So happy you appreciate, and are sharing with others as well, this wonderful article, dear Penny! I love seeing how puzzles are uniting us all across time and space, thanks to your sparking this through your recent blog post 🙂 I’ve shared your kind and heartwarming message with Rachel too. Amor, y abrazos a ti tambien!
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