Snow belongs here–which is part of the reason I moved to Colorado. I love snow–here. We got several inches of beautiful snow this week. As I look at the mountains, …
The queen and the monk–a tale of two daughters
Pre-natal dreams of a queen and a monk–many years later Before my younger daughter Gabi’s birth, I dreamt she was a Tibetan monk reincarnating in my family. I worried about …
By heart light and candlelight: inspiration for tough times
I came across this quote about candlelight and heart light this morning as I read The Book of Candlelight by Ellery Adams. Since I had just shared a video and …
Pie Face–a trip down memory lane
Today I took a trip down memory lane. I wrote a post for Soul Blossom Kids about body geography. (Which is knowing where your different body parts are, basically). But …
I feel like I’m living in my own time zone
I sent out my holiday gifts a couple of weeks ago–but just in time for Christmas in my own time zone! You don’t have to tell me, I know that …
This Moment without Judgment–and other things I need to hear
A moment without judgment–maybe some poems will help This moment without judgment–I needed some inspiration this week, and I thought of this poem (the first stanza is below). Because peace …
Snow clouds over the mountains and new beginnings
I managed to slip out for a walk earlier this week just before it snowed–with the snow clouds hanging low over the mountains. It was amazingly beautiful. This is my …
Re-imagining a world filled with light: Immaculate Reconception
Re-imagining–that’s what I want to do this Christmas. Remember the light, the delight, the joy–create celebration. Last week, I talked about the practice of gratitude in these difficult times. I’ve …
Finding light in the darkness-the practice of gratitude
I’ve been focusing on practicing gratitude this season of light. I seem to be feeling the darkness of this time of year more than usual. Being away from my family …
My Shirley Temple doll- lost and never found: a sestina poem
About 25 years ago, I lost my Shirley Temple doll. I hadn’t thought about her for years. But for some reason, she popped back into my mind this week. I’ve …