Adventures · Inspiration · Welcome

How I find inspiration

In morning's light, finding inspiration in insomnia infused brains is incredibly challenging... I am going to try to pay attention to the spring.  I am going to look around at all the flowers, and look up at the hectic trees.  I am going to close my eyes and listen. - Anne Lamott One of my… Continue reading How I find inspiration

Adventures · Cheers

The birds are singing here

They're here!  They're here!  The House Finches are back and are busy building their nests.  And the males of their houses are singing their mating calls.  Oh, and the Bluebirds are back, too. It's the little things in life that make me smile. I heard him singing, but couldn't see him while I was standing… Continue reading The birds are singing here

Adventures · Emptying the nest

A not so perfect mixture for decluttering

Spring is the time to renew and a perfect time to declutter.  All you have to do is spring into action and sh*t stuff you no longer want or need will magically disappear right before your eyes. April brings Spring-like weather while it showers us with the Yippee! - I'm all warmed up to the… Continue reading A not so perfect mixture for decluttering

Adventures · Inspiration

Sunsets on the fallacy of fabulousness

Dearest one, In life, you'll find moments of fabulousness.  Is that even a word? Yep. Good, let's go with that. To make it even better, let's go with Fab for short. And over a cup of coffee that was, by the way, fab in Jamaica.  This one is close to making me smile like when… Continue reading Sunsets on the fallacy of fabulousness

Adventures · Inspiration

Ah, to be a dog for a day

I wish I could be a dog for a day.  Dogs have it easy. For one, they can do a perfect down-dog yoga pose.  I've yet to master the technique.  I don't know why either, I just struggle with that pose. For another reason, dogs can take a nap in a moment's notice.  Awake one… Continue reading Ah, to be a dog for a day

Adventures · Emptying the nest · Welcome

But…they’re so cute, I can make something with them

Ah, every person who has ever crafted something in their lives is brave.  Brave enough to utter these infamous words of wisdom. "But, I can make something with them (it).  Don't throw them (it) away." What?  That's not you...you don't say that?  Is it only us turkeys that gather together in rafters to sing the… Continue reading But…they’re so cute, I can make something with them