One life. Tandem journeys. God breathed.
The park was quiet. Frigid air had begun to overtake the northern states. And the forecast was grim. I decided to get a walk in before the impending storm. Temperatures would be plummeting and I knew I wouldn't be venturing out for a few days. I had donned my hiking boots and woolen winter hat.... Continue Reading →
Winter has arrived quietly. Silent snowflakes fall to blanket the earth. Cascading crystals cart-wheel down from the heavens. Wisps of my breath turn to vapor ~ now curly white, hanging frozen in the air. Mittens warm. Heart light. I follow the path of snow-covered leaves as it winds slowly through the forest. The sound of... Continue Reading →
It was early afternoon in late December. In just a few hours our holiday guests would be arriving. So, I headed out to the winter garden in hopes of finding some herbs for a favorite recipe we had planned for dinner. The plants had all fallen dormant for the season. Hunkering down for the cold... Continue Reading →
Today is the winter solstice. The shortest day of the year. We will spend more hours beneath the cloak of night than in the brilliance of day. Of course, the calendar tells of this. But if we are observant of our surroundings - the weeks past and the changing patterns of light - we know... Continue Reading →
It was soon after the turkey and the cranberry relish. My Sweet Louise and I had a few days off together. No work. No school. No travel. The previous months had been a whirlwind of activity. A frenzied flourish of theatre rehearsals that culminated the weekend before Thanksgiving. It was a marvelous musical ~ a truly... Continue Reading →
Night falls earlier now. The days are getting shorter. And I've seen juncos in the yard. At our house, we fondly refer to them as 'snow birds'. Because every time they show up, snow is soon to follow : ) Another cold front is making its way in this evening. Emma is busy wrapping up... Continue Reading →
One of my daughter's Montessori teachers once shared a bit of wisdom: "There is no bad weather...only poor clothing choices." LOL. Bearing that in mind, I peered out the window at the cold autumn rain, put on my walking shoes and grabbed my umbrella. Accompanied by my knitted woolens, I ventured off to the park... Continue Reading →
Sunrise. An autumn morning. The air, crisp. Like apples. In every direction a different exhibit of artwork on display. Still life. Portraits infused with depth of magnificent color. Seasonal intensity. Changing amber hues of foliage now paused, cloaked in frost. A temporary lapse. Bittersweet berries radiant against browns and earth. Days are short. Shadows long.... Continue Reading →
I was headed home on that back road & there I saw it. A "honey" for sale sign. It's that time of year again. When summer crosses into fall. When the air is cooler in the mornings and the goldenrod is in full bloom. Spilling ochre to cover the fields. Asters smile. Their amethyst petals... Continue Reading →
September. The air is cool at the break of day. Fog settles in to blanket the earth in quiet for the first hours of morning. I step outside into the silence. It's early. The smell of dawn now wet on the grass. A billowy, white veil covers the lake. The horizon hidden by clouds. Vapors... Continue Reading →
It was way past bedtime. We were on our way home from visiting some friends that night. My Sweet Louise was fast asleep, lying peacefully in the passenger seat. Her dream-filled breath slow and rhythmic. The night air was damp as I rolled down the window to glance at the stars. Some fresh air would... Continue Reading →
I was sitting outside in a little patio area. The auto dealership had recently carved it out for waiting customers. A lovely little landscaped space with rock walls and roses. A blue-sky day, the mid-morning sun was radiant and warm. Purple and fragrant, the spikes of salvia stretched eagerly upward. Floral invitations extended to neighborhood... Continue Reading →
My Sweet Louise 