tiny moments (and everything in between)
The words in my journal, of late, are of softness and breath, of dreams and process, artist and voice, life and wonder. Repeatedly they surface, on this page and that page, on the page that’s written two days later, as if something in my subconscious is coming up for air. I breathe, I dream, I iterate. I … Continue reading works of art
I have several aha moments. Which might not be aha to anyone other than me, but that’s what makes them the aha moments they are, yes? Recognizable, feel-able, only to me, a popping in my heart. I needed them, was ready, am grateful. It snows at the beginning of the week. To see snow covering the pink blossoms on … Continue reading popping
I am writing, writing, writing. Lists and questions and rambling scribbles. Which sounds rather friendly, don’t you think, rambling scribbles? I like the sound of that, the freedom implied—at least to my ears, my eyes, my heart. The freedom to carry on as long, or as short, as I like. To write with abandon, messy or neat, little or big, insightful … Continue reading ridiculously lovely
In one hundred words or less... I struggle knowing how to use my energies best. Always the ongoing parenting role. Always the meals and cleaning and laundry. But also. The camera and pen calling for attention. Do I sit to write first thing? Or do I bake the cinnamon rolls on a cold, windy morning? I … Continue reading The Waves
I love avocado. In all its forms. And I've eaten it with eggs countless times but never the way my sister made it for me when she visited recently. It seemed silly that I'd never thought to make it the way she did; it seemed silly that I'd gotten set in my tendency to dice … Continue reading Avocado-Egg-Toast Thingie and a Metaphor
When I was in high school, I remember asking my piano teacher how she knew she wanted to be a pianist. She told me that she felt like she couldn't live without playing the piano. I thought about what she said, but didn't fully appreciate her words. Because I didn't feel it. All these years later … Continue reading I Could But I Can’t…So I Will
today, i'd like to introduce you to a talented, sweet, and very fun woman named cordelia sipper {do you not love her name?!}. we bumped into each other somewhere in blogland and when i learned about her sewn sketches, i knew i wanted to introduce you to her. i hope you enjoy this little visit... can … Continue reading an interview + a giveaway = a whole lotta goodness {cordelia sipper}
my sweet friend lisa asked me to join in on a little blog tour. and seeing as how i pretty much adore her and i pretty much relish a chance to press the pause button and engage in a little reflection, i said yes. if you'd like to see lisa's responses to these same questions, you … Continue reading a virtual stroll
Michelle GD 