Our lives are changing as the world around us changes. My inner life is often reflected in changes in my surroundings. This metaphoric reflection is what I have always known... Yesterday in class I read a piece about fear. It was honest. I talked about overcoming trauma and read about releasing past [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
"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 [...]
Our seasons of creativity can reflect seasons of the Earth. We move from winter into spring in our creative journey. It is here we may notice that there are new ideas beginning to form. This metaphor is one that brings great hope. Can you detect that "glint of green" in your life and in [...]
I remember when the hand specialist spoke those dreaded words; “You won’t be able to use your right hand anymore.” At first his words were foreign, spoken in a language I didn’t understand. What? What was the doctor saying? How could I, a writer and an artist, NOT use my right hand? But my [...]
Today is the last day of a 30 day blogging challenge that I agreed to participate in. This may be my most poignant blog yet. Some have asked me why I agreed to such a rigorous commitment. You, my readers, deserve to understand the answer in the best way I can tell you. You see, [...]
