July Jumble

Well, this summer has been quite a jumble Every day there’s more reason to grumble Lists of things that need doing Most of which I’m eschewing S’pose my failing attempts keep me humble. Shall I mention appointments with docs? Quite a few, but no terrible shocks As my...

Playing With Numbers

I believe that when we create, no matter what it is—a meal, a song, a garden, an altar space, a drawing, a knitted scarf, a haiku—we align with, and amplify, the creative life/love energy of our planet. Especially when our creation also feeds our wonder,...

Taking A Breath

At Albany Bulb with Elaine Side by side on a log by the bay. Sunlight. Unleashed dogs, prancing through surf, almost exploding out of their skins with perfect happiness. Dogs who don’t know about fired park rangers, or canceled health research, or tariff wars,...

A Pause to Marvel

I’m taking a breather from you-know-what.  To ponder a wonder hidden in plain sight. I was probably 40 years old before I ever tasted pomegranate. Pomegranates weren’t available in Minnesota when I was growing up—but then, for us oldsters so many foods we now enjoy...

Let’s Rewind and Press “Play”

Happy New Year! As I continue to be immersed in solstice/end of year reflections and holiday activities, I am hoping this blog post from December 2018 will amuse you.   Playtime for a Full Heart Life has been intense lately. Amidst the dark and cold and holiday...

Surprising Visitors

I do intend in coming months to get back to telling stories and sharing reflections, but with all that’s going on this summer, I haven’t had the mindspace to write, and I imagine you don’t have time to read anyway. But I didn’t want to skip another month. So—pictures...