When I look out to witness amazing moments like this one, I’m struck by awe, grabbing my camera to catch the scene. Oh, my. Compared to where I lived before, tucked down a hill below the road, hidden by a large holly tree, I’m living in a spot which allows us to see so much when we pay attention. Working on the sun-soaked hillside in back on his … [Read more...]
Are You Riding Life’s Rhythms?
Musing about rhythms leads me to name similar ideas, like cycles, habits, traditions, seasons, practices… Maybe you have a neighbor who’s always first to decorate for Halloween….an uncle who lives for The World Series….a son who can’t wait for band practice to begin. Maybe you live for Rosh Hashanah or Thanksgiving. What enters your mind … [Read more...]
Walking with a Quiet Mind
When I return from my Mother’s Day walk, Ben asks about it. I pet a small frog in the road…inhaled the scent of lilacs…paused near huge Rhododendrons, adding beauty to my heart…I love them...can we plant a Rhododendron here? What strikes me as I reflect a few days later is that I was present to the glory of the natural world on Sunday’s walk. I … [Read more...]
Honoring You, Sweet Trubble
I receive a text from my ex, saying our family dog, Trubble, is suffering, so Joe will take him to the vet to release him from his body. Declining the invitation to see him again, I realize I'd like to hold onto the vigor and light I saw in Trubble a few months ago. The day goes by, and I'm unable to concentrate on anything. I text Joe again … [Read more...]
Look Out, Look Up, Look Around
When I look out to witness amazing moments like this one, I’m struck by awe, grabbing my camera to catch the scene. Oh, my. Compared to where I lived before, tucked down a hill below the road, hidden by a large holly tree, I’m living in a spot which allows me to see so much when I pay attention. Living here with Ben, I've grown so much in … [Read more...]
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