tiny moments (and everything in between)
Lately, there have been days calling only for a sweater and days calling for coat and hat and gloves. Back and forth we go, back and forth. I’d like to say I’m Zen about it, that I’m unfazed by the pinging and indecision of Mother Nature, but that wouldn’t be entirely true. I’d happily take … Continue reading above all
The pace has been quick, a pace I’ve maintained well enough though it’s quicker and fuller than I’d be able to sustain forever, and thank goodness nothing is forever, thank goodness life moves in waves, thank goodness it ebbs and flows, thank goodness the quick will slow and the fullness will wane, thank goodness thank … Continue reading climb inside
Sometimes… what’s there to say? A week like any other week, except we know that isn’t true, it isn’t true that this week was really like last week or the week before, or even the week before that, we know that each week is shiny and new, occasionally tarnished, and maybe somewhere in between. Sometimes there's still … Continue reading sometimes
They arrive one by one, two by two with food and bottles of wine in hand. We talk, we eat, we look at the stars and warm ourselves by the bonfire. I am a little exhausted the next day (we all are), but a fun evening, for sure. Two days later, my daughter and I plan a … Continue reading steady
Devotion is creamy lentil soup with spinach and lemon. Especiallyafter the morning does not go as planned and I am pulled in a directionI did not intend to go (out, when I had intended to go in). But devotion is alsoa conversation with a friend, a heavy conversation of tears and trust when thephone rings. After the conversation, … Continue reading thoughts on devotion
An ongoing series of Monday snapshots and quiet reflections. Sometimes Mondays look like getting ready to wear an awesome aromatherapy diffuser necklace (I did not even know this existed!) that a sweet and awesome friend sent my way.
I wrote a post yesterday but it felt a little off for me. I've taken the post down and I'm trying something different. Same photo, new words... My dear friend gifted me this set of votive candles years ago. Every Christmas season, I set them out (because they're sweet) (and they remind me of her) … Continue reading Trying Again
Dear Sunday, I like the clouds and the quiet beginning. My chai and their doughnuts, and the four of us together. The email to a friend (a conversation about life and writing, about waves of movement and shades of living and moments of joy). I like the blanket spread upon the floor, my daughter and … Continue reading Dear Sunday
Taking some time to reflect upon my week... :: playing with my Polaroid camera...so hard not to get overly precious with the (expensive) film...but I did it (was not precious) and I burned through two packs, snap (played with digital too) (obviously) :: I read this book (it was really good) :: the stinkbugs are bothering my … Continue reading :: Noticing the Moments ::
gratitude… the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness cooking dinner {grateful for the food, yes} on monday and the mail arrived...inside the pile of {basically} junk was a handwritten letter...inside was this beautiful wax-coated leaf...the gift of words exchanged, the gift of nature in my home, the gift of … Continue reading gratitude week :: day three
Michelle GD 