Category: Nourishment

It has been about ten days without having a full night’s sleep. I am exhausted but trust I am going through another life shift, yet this one feels tectonic. When I toss and turn in the dark, I recall events, mistakes and people that pop out of the crevices of my mind. It is like … Continue reading SLEEP →

All of us who live in an urban environment are surrounded with noise. Even in my home, I’m likely to turn on the radio to ‘keep up with the news’. I see friends plugged into their EarPods. (Locating a podcast is a skill I still haven’t mastered!) But I do love music of all kinds … Continue reading SILENCE →

A basic human need is to seek connection. One way we find it is in friendships. There are situational friendships – drawn together by a shared passion. Those created out of an intense experience – a disaster or a shared, deeply emotional experience. Those crafted and committed to over the years that last a lifetime. … Continue reading FRIENDSHIP →

For the past 20 years I have earned my living as a home organizer.  I am mostly retired. From this vantage point, I can look back and marvel at the many people who have allowed me into their homes. Allowed me to see their “stuff”, taken me into their confidences and bloomed as they experience … Continue reading Bearing Witness →

“Some people No matter how old they get, never lose their beauty-they merely move it from their faces into their heart” Martin Buxbaum“ I have known these women for over twenty years. We forged, over time, a friendship based on exploring the deeper truths of our lives. When I entered my sixth decade, I sought … Continue reading BEAUTY →

No matter what roads I explore, if I see an old barn, I will always execute an illegal U-turn and grab the Nikon. I love old barns. I never questioned why until I began writing these stories. My Grandmother’s brother, Harry Whiting and his family lived down the hill from my house in Berkshire, Massachusetts. … Continue reading BARNS →

Each time I reach the south end of Kenosha Pass, where the land opens in a vast bowl, revealing South Park, I experience a sharp intake of breath. The view never fails to inspire awe. The earth here supports vast ranches and open spaces. Herds of elk and antelope live beside cattle and horses. The … Continue reading GATES →

In this post, I invite you to see these familiar “weeds” in a new way. I have focused on these blooms to expose the exquisite designs and patterns created by Mother Nature. As the summer continues to heat up, these lovely blooms will fade but for this July moment, enjoy the color and variety of … Continue reading ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS →

There is something magical about mist.  As we gaze into it, shape shifting occurs; things that were hidden appear; objects become subjective – not always what they seem. To function in our everyday life, we have learned to sharpen our focus - our vision becomes laser-like-one pointed. This skill is essential for work. ‘Mist’ asks … Continue reading MIST →

Yellow always brings a smile to my face. An entire field of it takes my breath. Both the front range and the high mountain valleys are exceptionally beautiful this year. Rain is a blessing at this altitude. Enjoy mellow yellow Written July 1, 2021