Autumn and Lessons on Seeing the Unseen
The transition of seasons often reflects transitions in our own lives. Are we aware of what isn’t obvious in our lives? Is there magic in the present moment that we only need to open our eyes and see?
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Locating Your Wings: What Butterflies Teach About Our Writing Voices
Finding our writing voice takes courage, strength and vulnerability. Learn about the surprising toughness of the fragile butterfly and what it teach us about those same characteristics.
Rearview Mirrors, Trails and Tunnels: How Looking Back Propels Us Forward
We pedaled up to the yawning, misty opening. Giant wooden doors stood like sentries on either side. Everything looked far…
Love and the Art of Building Cathedrals
At a bend in the wooded path, old growth oaks give way to acres of towering Spruce. Their vaulting trunks…
A Jar, Paper and Memories: Celebrating the Passing Year
I emptied the large glass mason jar onto the table during lunch. Everyone was home (which is rare these days)…
Labelled Days, Reflection and Poetry
This week Americans celebrated Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday. Only one of those is…
Root Bound and Deadheading: What a Fall Garden Can Teach Us
Snip, snip. The scissoring of my shears cuts through the heavy autumn air. Leaning over my garden beds, I stretch…
Clearing Space: What I Learned From My Friend’s Drastic Downsize
“What made me think buying more socks would change my life?!” my friend asks pointedly. Her expression says it…
We’re All on the Same Team: What an old baseball mitt and a Robin’s nest can teach us about what’s important.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy….
If April Showers Bring May Flowers, What Do April Snowstorms Bring?
A white winter wonderland greeted us this morning. It’s April 9 and snow covers my newly reinstalled patio furniture. Snow…