Spring Cleaning
Now that winter is over, anyone feeling motivated to do some house cleaning? Right now, that's how I am feeling - energized to do the kind of tidying that no one notices except me when I haven't done it…
Works in Progress
Do you like feelings of uncertainty or do you like to know everything that is going to happen right down to the minuet second it will take place? Sure, for obvious reasons, some things have to be planned but not…
An Inside Job
Winter is not over yet, it's still too cold to go out and play in the dirt, I say to myself, and so what if I don't have a greenhouse to go putz around in, and so, there is little…
Winter Cogitations
I hope you will pardon me, but as a mother whose only child turns thirty-five today, I'd first like to say Happy Birthday to Marc! I'm so proud of him and all of his accomplishments in his field of work…
Hearts Conversations
A little Valentine's Day inspiration from three of the most beloved characters in the Neighbor to Neighbor Series. For those who are unfamiliar with Sew the Heart and Heart of Community, by Sue Batton Leonard, the books are filled…
Wake Up Reminder
What would be a big wake-up call for you other than a health scare? Robin Sharma said something that made me really think about life and how we often live it: "Don't go live the same year seventy-five times the…
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…
Dream Board
Transformation has already begun! I've started my new year reset. I'm rearranging my creative space even my bulletin board. There is not much more than a banner and a couple of other meaningful things on it. I'm starting 2023 with…
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…
Finding the Merry & Bright
There has been no challenge finding the merry and bright in this community. But we can always use a little more. This afternoon I look forward to the Bel Air Community Choral Concert which is freely given to all who…