Last December, those of us of a certain age celebrated our friend Judy's 85th birthday. On May 19th, she passed away, suddenly in the night. Attaining this many years and still riding our horses is a feat worthy of celebration. I am so glad we did. The next day, after learning of her death ……… … Continue reading In Memory of Judy Scott
Category: Friendships
Daily Bread #120
If you find yourself dispirited from the current state of world affairs, I hope these images will provide a bit of nourishment. Remember, the earth awaits your gaze. She welcomes your attention and appreciation. As tired aspens expire, they have already given birth to new saplings that circle the mother tree, either from the root … Continue reading Daily Bread #120
A Moment in Time #103
Time is an interesting concept. There are different ways of measuring it and what it means. What I know is that each of us has an expiration date, but the ink on the label is blurred and unreadable. The only thing for certain is we have this moment. Like trying to capture the sun behind … Continue reading A Moment in Time #103
Daily Gratitude #90
As events around the world continue to result in collapsing governments, broken agreements and chaos, all I know to do is be thankful for a moment of beauty and share it with my friends. Let yourself rest in a moment of mother nature’s gift. I have friends with free-ranging chickens in their back yards. These … Continue reading Daily Gratitude #90
Daily Gratitude #89
As events around the world continue to result in collapsing governments, broken agreements and chaos, all I know to do is be thankful for a moment of beauty and share it with my friends. Let yourself rest in a moment of mother nature’s gift. The depth of this morning glory symbolizes the beauty and complexity … Continue reading Daily Gratitude #89
Daily Gratitude #88
As events around the world continue to result in collapsing governments, broken agreements and chaos, all I know to do is be thankful for a moment of beauty and share it with my friends. Let yourself rest in a moment of mother nature’s gift. Feel the quiet peace that comes over you as you consider … Continue reading Daily Gratitude #88
Daily Offering #50
I resonate with the culture of the lands I live on now, those of the first ones here. I feel compelled to honor these indigenous people. Among their traditions is to make an offering to the earth before any important event; each day we are alive qualifies in my world! I view my daily images … Continue reading Daily Offering #50
Appreciations 11.9.25
Remember that old song, “You’ve gotta dance like nobody’s watching?” This morning, I received a lengthy email from a dear friend. She wrote that she has read all my stories, intended to write something and her busy life got in the way. My heart felt warm and expanded right out of my ribcage. Perhaps there … Continue reading Appreciations 11.9.25
stories within november 4, 2025
Each of us has lived a story.* Personally, there is nothing I like better than to hear a friend open up about her or his life. People are fascinating, and I am always curious to know someone a bit better. Sometimes as I am driving, especially in bumper-to-bumper traffic, I picture each car being driven … Continue reading stories within november 4, 2025
Harbors 7/17/24
"Geographically, curved arms of land offering shelter from the open sea. An area next to the shore, where watercrafts are anchored when seeking safety in stormy weather. A word that can refer to a place of safety, a part of a body of water, or a way of sheltering something." The defining words above remind … Continue reading Harbors 7/17/24
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