Seasonal Play
The most productive part of my day is always the morning. I wake eager to get out the door for my morning walk, except in winter. Especially as I've aged. Oh, I'm still eager to "get at it" the moment…
On Being Still
Today is the first day of Epiphany on the religious calendar but truly, a personal epiphany can come at any time if we are quiet and listen. One night leading up to Christmas after darkness had settled, I lit my…
Have to See to Believe?
This summer I visited a community like no other I have ever been to. I loved every moment of the special outing with my loved ones, including my two and a half year-old granddaughter. The neighborhood, deep in the forest,…
Keeping the Enthusiasm
I have found out through experience living a creative life never takes a break. Writers go through life looking at things with eyes, ears and hearts wide-open being energized by a variety of experiences, many of which are just ordinary.…
Pulling the Load
I've gotten such joy watching a little girl, who is featured in videos posted on social media. She is about the age of my little granddaughter ( between two to three years old) and is a little tow-head too. Her…
Creature Stories
With careful observation, we can learn things from all animals, great and small. I have been fascinated by many of my little budgie's behaviors. Let me tell you - as some people may think, she is not just a twitter-witted…
Hearts Open: Trying New Things
We always have choices. One being continuing to grow or staying stuck in the same ole, same ole. Learning a new skill or finding a new creative outlet or experiencing something that is outside of our comfort zone is healthy,…
Speaking of Faith
Today's blog is short and sweet and filled with good news. I am rather excited! I'm preparing to do more public speaking. I'm little rusty and had just begun to get my feet wet with giving oral presentations when the…
Faith Lives
Faith lives in my house and in many others which is cause for celebration. Personally, I think having a strong spiritual and moral compass is as important now as it has been in any other time in our country. It…
Story within a Story
This Easter Season I am filling a small part of each day throughout Lent with a creative activity, unlike any I have ever done before. Usually days leading up to Easter is filled with childhood memories, such as those that…