Thanksgiving. This time of year traditionally we gather around the table with family and friends. Laughter and joy are prominent expressions in showing our gratefulness in giving back to what the universe and life has provided for us during the year. The feast is served in a variety of styles and dishes- depending on your tradition. For me, …
Alas! The words flow through my fingers as I take a stab at describing the life experiences I’ve had since my last blog post. As the summer becomes even more heightened and the light begins to shift, I can feel the surrounding terrain rich with late summer hues. They are invigorated by the rain this …
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BECOMING A MOM As I reflect retrospectively on my earlier years, I face the truth of thinking I didn’t want to become a mother. Then, something happened and I did. What does becoming a mother really mean to you? This magnificent role teaches us more about ourselves as we nurture the child. I also have …
I’m back. I thought today’s snow storm was incentive enough to say hello again. The strange quiet I woke to kept me under my linen sheets and covers until 9:15 am. Shocking. But when I listened for the hustle and bustle of life outside my windows, I heard a muffled stillness. There is a science to …
I must admit. I have been stuck not knowing in which direction to take this blog post. June has come and gone. Being in transition confuses me. Am I writing from who I want to be and where I’d like to take my life? Am I expressing what I feel and think in the present? …
May is whizzing by. Mother’s Day has come and gone, but to me, May is the month of Motherhood. I was born from my Mother. I grew into a woman and now am a Mother. I am my daughter’s Mother. Sounds so weird putting it into words, but I look at my life and sometimes …
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No doubt, Spring has arrived. Ready or not. Slightly resistant of the notion, personally, since as I’ve gotten more mature I embrace fall and winter. But it’s the time to embrace and not hold back. Make way for what wants to enter. Clear the space. Spring is here! And here we have Wisteria, Italian style. …
As the month of March quietly passes through, we experience cooler temperatures again, powerful winds, and even an unexpected snow storm! We’ve endured four seasons within this one month. Life is not boring in this climate. As the weather acts up and dances through the month, signs of the awakening from the dormancy of Winter begin …
Celebration brings happiness, glee and joy. Welcoming the New Year, 2017, with open hearts reflecting its very feeling. The prospect of fresh ideas and possibilities which lie ahead provide positive attitude and hope. The new moon brings about new beginnings. We open our souls to what can be. We open our minds to alternative thoughts …
Summer, I’m so sorry to see you leave! Actually, I lied. I am thrilled to see you fade. Your presence, these past several months, conjured way too much havoc on my soul. Too much heat. Too much fire. Not enough water. “Completely out of balance,” said my soul. I love you Summer, but am happy you’ve …
