December 31, 2023: The Grace of Gratitude
The ending of a year and beginning of a new one is a time for reflection and setting intentions. Reflecting on the past, helps us to acknowledge what went well in our life and helps to plan new
August 20, 2023: How A Barn Full of Manure and A Shovel Taught Me About Optimism
A perennial optimist on my own, I learned about the quality of optimism from my mother, Margaret. She always had the capacity to look on the bright side of any situation. A frequent refrain I heard over the years
October 4, 2020: Letting Go
“October, the extravagant sister, has ordered an immense amount of the most gorgeous forest tapestry for her grand reception,”Wendell Holmes In contrast to all of the dark negativity and sadness in our human world of 2020, Autumn this year, has provided
July 26, 2020: A Happy Place
I’m definitely not a morning lark. My brain and body need time after awakening to get into a fully functioning mode. I’ve learned over the years, to give myself permission to allow for the gentle start up of a day.
April 26, 2020: Planting a Different And/or New Life
We are now entering our fifth week of sheltering at home. Over the past month, like many, we've settled into our "new normal" with our regular routines turned topsy turvy. Face masks and gloves are now part of our
April 5, 2020: Color Our World
“Sometimes when you’re overwhelmed by a situation—when you’re in the darkest of darkness—that’s when your priorities are reordered.” ~ Phoebe Snow We are now entering our second month of Coronavirus in the US, Week Three of our "shelter at home" here
December 1, 2019: Breaking the Worry Habit
I’ve always been a worrier. As a first born with an over developed sense of responsibility AND an overactive, creative mind, my worries have led my imagination on a rollercoaster of “what ifs” that 99% of the time have never
April 14, 2019: Searching for Signs of Spring
"Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them." --Marcus Aurelius Spring, this year in New England, has taken her time in making her appearance. The signs of her approach have been subtle, camouflaged by
January 20, 2018: What To Do With A “Jiminy Critic”?
"A conscience is that small still voice, that people won’t listen too." Jiminy Cricket-Pinnochio During the first three weeks of January, I’ve embarked on the challenge to declutter my home, organize my studio and business for tax purposes, and begin to play