tiny moments (and everything in between)
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
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
On the heels of last week’s post (and, by the way, so good to engage with many of you on that subject), I thought I’d share with you something that I’m playing with these days. These days, right now. These days, right now…as I keep a gentle eye on the horizon, as I look inward with love and curiosity, … Continue reading Craving Community (will you join me?)
The tea. Always the tea. I could take a thousand photos of tea (and maybe I have). Could drink a thousand cups of tea (and maybe I have). I will never tire. And so this morning, tea. A second cup. Doughnuts made, covered in powdered sugar, eaten. Online classes for the kids. Work of my … Continue reading Tea
Five Things February Snow, ice, cold. Lots of it. Grey skies. Sunshine too. At the end of the month, mild temps and feeling like spring. I honestly love it all. Well, maybe not the ice. Finally getting to enjoy a social distance visit with a favorite friend. Irish Breakfast tea on the porch, … Continue reading Five Things :: February
Words of now. snow. wisdom. inner. quiet. sounds. external. internal. symbiosis. drip. melt. feathery. white. ice. music. motherhood. growth. light. darkness. understanding. (constant) questions. look. listen. here. today. world. hope. love. connection. courage. newness. ready. not ready. experiment. friendship. comfort. warmth. light (again) (more). truth. individual. crowd. companionship. sole. soul. try. again. fear. construct. … Continue reading It Begins with Snow
We had snow. A good bit of it. Everywhere I look, snow. Okay, not everywhere. The roads are clear, and there’s a patch of bare grass by the birch trees. But mostly, snow is everywhere. For me, this is a very good thing. The kids and I had cinnamon rolls for breakfast yesterday morning. This … Continue reading Some Very Good Things
