In honor of my dearly departed friend, Susan Smith Evans When I answered the phone to hear your husband telling me the news of your tragic accident, my mind fought against accepting his words. I listened to Ron and the story he relayed. No! This could not be happening. And when I [...]
My name is Stryder. Some of my friends call me Stryder The Wise. Being a rescue dog has given my great perspective on life. On my last blog I asked if you would like me to create another blog and video and so many said yes. Honestly, I was really deeply touched by your [...]
Our memories matter. They can hold special moments that allow us to become who we are today. These memories can bring gentle experiences to others who otherwise would not have known... “My mom used to braid flower wreaths for me when I was little,” my daughter said. My ears perked up. She remembers [...]
I wrote this blog post a few years back and published it on another site. When I first wrote this article, I reached out to the artist of this sculpture, Ann Gildner. I told her how deeply moved I was as I stood before her sculpture. Her response to me was this: “You not [...]
Creative thinking is enhanced by understanding how the creative process works. There are times when creatives spend their energy in very big ways. I call the thin and dim weariness that can follow this time The Flatlands. The following video is a visual tour of this place... [...]
"Mom, I'm not as smart as I used to be." I will never forget my youngest daughter's statement after her first day back to school following brain surgery. After many personal trials that had initially delayed graduation, she was supposed to graduate the year before, in Spring 2014. Then, just prior to the [...]
Please pause for a moment to listen to this guided forest meditation: Shinrin-Yoku is Healing Forest Medicine Being connected to nature brings a healing power to our bodies, our minds and our spirits. The practice of Shinrin-Yoku was established in Japan during the 1980’s. Shinrin-Yoku is referred [...]
My name is Stryder. Over 3 years ago some very loving folks rescued me from my old life and brought me to live with my beloved human. Annie is a writer and even though she walks on 2 legs and I walk on four, we have a lot in common. I asked [...]
