What miracles have you experienced in your life? “Don’t crash,” he said, as he gathered up his instruments from the flute circle gathering. “I won’t,” I promised. “I won’t crash. I’ll drive carefully.” I said my goodbyes to all the people who had come together to play music on that Friday night. I [...]
Perhaps someone else out there is afraid. Perhaps someone else is also facing uncertainty. May I tell you a story? It is November 28, 2008, which was Thanksgiving morning... I suppose that before you actually hear the words of my story you must first understand about the magic. Not many folks [...]
There are times when we need to express the inexpressible. Like right now. Our world is in great crisis. I woke this morning to hear the words of my deceased father. (Yes, I am one of those) I asked how I can offer hope to others. In response, I am sharing a chapter from [...]
One time happenings can change the course of our lives. One seemingly small gesture can have a massive impact. We have tales about how our lives were touched by a one time blessing. We remember these. They become part of our story. I remembered single acts of kindness that [...]
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 [...]
Composting is the decomposition of thrown away waste. This material breaks down over time to become a powerful additive for gardens and crops. The rich soil of our lives is greatly enhanced by our powerful compost. Our experiences are to be valued, both the wondrous times as well as seasons of pain and difficulty. [...]
Handmade book artists are people who create a work of art in the form of a book. This book is an object of art; this form has become increasingly popular in the 20th century. They are sometimes produced as one-of-kind objects and sometimes they are published in small editions. As a writer and an [...]
Art is often a response to life and my Art Cards were birthed out of the reclaiming a part of my life where sadly, as a child, I was made to feel that my writing was full of imperfection instead of appreciated. This is effectively the back story of the creation of my Art [...]
