I always feel quieter this time of year. There's hustle and bustle around me, and I'm busy with holiday preparations myself. But I also feel...quiet. And decidedly not crazy. I work (it takes conscious effort) to not succumb to the crazy at this time of year. There are stories out there about the perfect this [...]
taking some time to reflect upon my week... :: with the celebration of memorial day in the united states on monday, we were afforded a bonus day with my husband {love that}...after a chilly weekend, monday evening was warm enough to eat outdoors...yes to al fresco dining :: hearing my kids' voices on the phone...they [...]
beginning in this instant to drink the substance the tone the mood of this conversation being had dialoguing deep into the core recognizing other finding peace in reflection moving in circles ripples swirls slowly and with grace sending a little love your way, m
on this solstice day i find myself feeling quiet among all the goings-on. there is much to enjoy these days as i watch and help my children bake and craft gifts for loved ones. there is music, a bit of dancing, lots of nibbling. and amidst all this, there is quiet. there is the reflection [...]
taking some time to reflect upon my week... :: homemade bread :: cool spring breezes :: cuddling on the sofa with my children :: reading aloud to my children...i'm going to miss these days once they declare themselves too old for 'read-alouds' :: writing a daily poem and sharing it with a circle of friends...did [...]
these blooms, these petals...are fleeting. but i am so enjoying their beauty right now. all winter long, i have savored the bare branches against the winter sky. and now i am reveling in the beautiful colors against our spring sky. the leaves are beginning to push their way through, and hues will shift from whites, [...]
