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 …
Thanksgiving approaches–the practice of thankfulness
The practice of thankfulness–it’s important right now. I’ve been feeling sad about Thanksgiving coming this year. It’s a Thanksgiving I won’t be spending with my family–and it’s my favorite holiday. …
A Valentine to my daughters
Happy Valentine’s day! I returned from California last night after spending 5 lovely days with my daughters. We didn’t celebrate Valentine’s day, but being together, just the 3 of us …
Lee Bennett Hopkins-an inspiration #dearonelbh
Lee Bennett Hopkins–#dearonelbh “Give children poetry. It is one of the best gifts you can give them… a gift to last a lifetime.” so said poet Lee Bennett Hopkins. Lee …
The water of life–celebrating mothers
The water of life–I dreamt early this morning about water. First I found myself in a room called “the monster room” which flooded. Pushing on the crash bar, I escaped …
Soul Blossoming A to Z: E is for Enjoy
Enjoy: take delight or pleasure in (an activity or occasion) (google dictionary) Poetry Friday and A to Z Blogging Challenge all in this itty-bitty post! Today’s Poetry Friday is hosted …
Good-bye to another year
Good-bye 2018 I can’t believe it’s time to say good-bye to another year. I don’t remember them flying so quickly when I was younger. But these last 10 or 20 …
Birth of the Light–Happy Winter Solstice
The longest night In darkest night comes the birth of the light. That’s tonight! This gray windy day never seemed to get completely light–and then came the dark. In my …
An ode to kindness
Won’t you be my neighbor? Kindness–a very important word. We live in a time and place where kindness often seems to be in short supply. I just watched “Won’t You …
An ode to my father, and all the fathers in my life
My wonderful father I have been blessed to have a wonderful father, Morris. He just turned 90 this year and is in good health. For his birthday, my daughters and …