My little girls turn 6 today and this year we had the best and most meaningful party of all the 6 parties we’ve held for them. Winter birthdays are complicated. First, the weather is often a major issue. In fact, as a February baby myself, I remember waching foot after foot of snow fall on the [...]
It’s hardly even a real winter here and yet I am craving warmth. I am not such a fan of cold weather but I do love winter because Winter is peaceful. Quaint. Slow-down. Rest. Recover. Remember. Relish. Commune. Fellowship. Conversations. Winter is warmth. Warm bodies. Blankets piled high, and lush fabrics. Fuzzy socks, fleece [...]
Manifesto: A written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer (Merriam-Webster) As 2012 gets off to a start, I’ve already promised myself not to have any resolutions — especially those that may not happen all year as I’d like. However, I do have a bit of something to say and create [...]
There isn’t anything much better than the feeling of a clean slate. That’s what the New Year provides. I have long given up on resolutions — mostly because I write and create “goals” all year long. I’m someone who is always trying to change myself, my intentions, my situation. I’m someone who spends life searching for the next [...]
Let this year end with a vision of pink skies in our heads. Let this year end with a feeling of awe that a sky can be so beautiful. Let this year end looking up, Up, UP. Let this year end with giggles as we sneak out in our barefeet to snap a photo [...]
We all want to have good days. We all strive for happy days, not sad ones. We all desire pleasure and smiles and goodness. We all just want to be seen and honored and respected. And yet. And yet we find ourselves wading neck deep in stacks and stacks of to-dos. Just one more thing and I’ll [...]
Think Like A Tree Soak up the sun Affirm life’s magic Be graceful in the wind Stand tall after a storm Feel refreshed after it rains Grow strong without notice Be prepared for each season Provide shelter to strangers Hang tough through a cold spell Emerge renewed at the first signs of spring Stay deeply rooted while reaching [...]
Today I want to honor the darkness that haunts my soul now and then as well as the lightness that floats to the top most hours of the day. Today I want to honor the shadows that appear on certain days and the rays of sunshine that sparkle in the skies. Today I surrender to the peace [...]
“Imagination is the divine body in every being.” William Blake The following are some of the questions I’ve asked myself over the past few years. For some, there are answers. For others, I’m still seeking. Seeking and seeking. What scares you? How can you outsmart your fears? What makes me different? How do you wish [...]
Have you ever just woke up one day and realized you’ve been caring about all the wrong things in life? This year, when my husband was put out of his job in a “downsizing” I had a wakeup call of the most higher power. What am I doing? I had been leading a life that was [...]
