The spring took hold of my heart hard and then tossed it onto summer without warning. I could feel it in mid air all summer long whooshing through the days, and moments hoping for a soft landing that never did arrive. As I understand more and unfurl more, I believe I will be landing soon. […]
I sat that drama queen down with a cup of breathe
Yesterday, I gave myself some time to reflect on all that I have been doing. I was able to open the windows and listen to one of the flocks of starlings that came by for a respite in our wonderful oak tree. The starlings have been coming in for a week or so now. I […]
The story of the Magic spoons . . .
Friday 1.9.15 I am finally back into the swing of things… back in the studio. My hands felt the very cold clay yesterday. {oh boy has it been so cold out!} Since I am beginning to understand more about my process of creating, I was expecting that there would be a mental twist in getting […]
Being grateful…
It has been a whirl wind of creating and juggling life, including the start of the holiday season and the start to the barrage of birthday celebrations in my family that is also a part of this time of year. Honestly, it’s all good! I am beyond grateful for all that I have and that I […]
And she gave me a gift of broken bones
This past week my daughter broke her arm. We all handled it like troopers. My husband was away on a business trip – isn’t that how it always is? – so I had to handle the situation on my own. There are times when all that negative self talk in my head gets to me. I […]
Migration and memories
The birds, Starlings, I believe, came this morning and my heart sang! There is something just so special about it for me. I was sitting in bed when I heard them, hundreds of blacks birds. I peeked out the window and saw them wooshing over our house. Their loud chatters and tweets are an […]