I do my best to stay aware of the news both domestically and internationally. Admittedly taking it all in is like trying to drink from a firehose. I get overwhelmed, saddened, and my heart goes out to those experiencing the effects of any current proclamation. Physically, I sense I’m about to grit my teeth, belt … Continue reading A SMALL STEP 2/24/25
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EXCUISITE MOISTURE 2/20/25
I do love trees. Especially in winter when the deciduous ones have shed their lovely leaves to reveal their inner architecture. This winter has been especially cold with temperatures below normal. I felt it more acutely when my furnace stopped running. The furry ones and I were chilly for four days before a repair person … Continue reading EXCUISITE MOISTURE 2/20/25
Winter in Maine 2/17/25 Story #101
Living in we call ‘off the grid’ in the Maine woods is a way of life few of us ever get to experience. To me, it feels very attuned to the cycles and seasons of Nature. However, it is not for the faint of heart or old people! It also requires the willingness to live … Continue reading Winter in Maine 2/17/25 Story #101
The 100th Story – On Being Quiet 2/1/25
Dear friends If you have read any of my stories over the past years, you will know I have tried to capture the process of moving deeper into my life. I have written about my emotional journey, accompanied by pictures to add beauty to this challenging process. I hoped to illuminate and normalize the path. … Continue reading The 100th Story – On Being Quiet 2/1/25
The Costume 12/31/24
I remember, in 1983, hearing that Bear Bryant, the great Alabama football coach, had retired. One month later, he was dead. I also remember wondering if he felt he had lost his identity, and without anything to replace it, it was simply too much to bear. I wondered if the qualities we value in our … Continue reading The Costume 12/31/24
slightly Diminished 12/21/24
Ponderings on Winter Solstice I am surrounded by those younger than myself. This is by choice. I am energized by their quickness, different ways of thinking and the fresh, new responses to the world they have inherited. From a youthful vantage point, it is difficult to relate to how it feels to age. In my … Continue reading slightly Diminished 12/21/24
Close to Home 12/8/24
The intensity of last year has left me a breathless and a bit tired. When I check in with myself, I only hear murmurings........ ‘be gentle with yourself. Rest for now. Don’t push.’ Consequently, I have shifted my focus to the details of my life and that which nourishes me. Beginning in the kitchen, one … Continue reading Close to Home 12/8/24
The Seed 11 /19/24
It all began with an archetype card of that name. The seed contains all the potential of the fully realized plant. Also, at this time it said, ‘pay attention to irritants.’ Like the piece of sand in an oyster, the grit can become a pearl – a treasure. I had drawn a card for guidance … Continue reading The Seed 11 /19/24
Reflections on my 76th year –November 2024
Initially I started this web log as a vehicle for recording the events of my ‘retirement’ years and sharing my photographs with friends. I also hoped that if I slid into dementia, I would have tangible evidence of my rich, full life. My birthday month is like a personal New Year’s Eve. It is a … Continue reading Reflections on my 76th year –November 2024
Writing in the Dark 10/18/24
Story telling is fun but also challenging. After the initial creative impulse, I jot down my feelings and the story begins to take form. Choosing accompanying pictures is easy. When I live with what I’ve written, I soon realize there is something deeper going on. More writing. More editing. Writing when I am stressed is … Continue reading Writing in the Dark 10/18/24
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