tiny moments (and everything in between)
We meet his friends; they seem funny and kind. They stay for dinner. Two days later, her friend, who is spirited and also kind, stays for dinner. I’m glad for these friends of my kids, glad for these shared meals, glad for the laughter and kindness. I watch faces, note gestures, listen to stories. Teenagers, young adults. How did we arrive … Continue reading windows
Food is uninspiring right now. Well, that’s not exactly true – it’s the meal-making that is uninspiring, the feeling that we eat the same thing all the time – which isn’t exactly true either (eating the same thing all the time) and wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing. But I’m in a rut, maybe. Especially when it comes to … Continue reading maybe, inspired
a science lesson Science 101, diffusion: the movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration, equalizing the pressure. In other words, letting go. The coupons, the takeout soy sauce packets, the books, the clothes no longer worn. The beliefs not yours, the answers not serving, the self-doubt, the expectations, the worries. Try … Continue reading a science lesson
all the time in the world You think you have all the time in the world, that there's no hurry. You think there's time for washing dishes and cleaning under the sink before the plumber arrives. You think there's time for wiping the countertops and switching out the towels. But then you look out the … Continue reading all the time in the world
it starts with a cup of coffee and ends with a glass of wine. it’s filled with a hug or two, multiple kisses, (so) many words, countless thoughts ideas dreams. there is sunshine and heat and humidity. there is rest and exercise and food in between. there is trying and crying. there is testing and surviving. there is unplanned conversation, so … Continue reading it’s a day
• freedom• a container for thoughts, dreams, feelings, questions...everything• neat, orderly...even when the words are scattered and messy, there is form• no right or wrong...thoughts as they arise...each honored in turn• immediate gratification...look! words on the page...showing up, getting down That’s a list of what lists mean to me. Lists are a powerful way to … Continue reading A List About Lists {it’s time for Just Five Things}
words of now. (no editing) coffee. sweet. slow. early (but not too early). music. pup. shadows. sunlight. lavender. birch. new. transition. shift. question. later. (maybe) now. quiet. wonder. wondering. giving. receiving. having. taking. giving (more). loving. love. loved. (to) love. look. listen. hear. taste. feel. understand. try. endeavor. move. rest. today. then. now. tomorrow. quiver. shake. … Continue reading It Begins with Coffee
It would be perfect if we didn’t worry and if money were no obstacle. It would beperfect if the house cleaned itself and the dishes put themselves away. It would beperfect if hurts didn’t hurt and words never wounded. It would be perfect if jeansnever felt overly snug and if clothing never needed washing. It would be perfectif … Continue reading perfection
It’s funny how tears surprise on an ordinary morning. How I can happily sip a latte that is vanilla, delicious, decadent and listen to Snow Patrol, and then, all of a sudden, my eyes well up. So that if my eyes were actual wells and I dipped two buckets, one in each eye, I would haul up … Continue reading it’s funny…
Five Things April 1. the blossoms…everywhere (see cherry blossoms here!) 2. the birdsong…louder, more of it, joyful 3. the coffee…porch, friendship, friend 4. the vaccine…first dose 5. the walks…some solo, some in good company What's on your list of five for April?? sending a little love your way, m P.S. I've got some dates set … Continue reading Five Things :: April
