Unpacking an Old Story

Unpacking an Old Story

I recently came across a box filled with piles of old writings and copies of my handmade books. I found a large manilla envelope filled with the original drawings for a story called “Gifts of the Grandmother.” The colors of the pencil drawings were still so brilliant,...
Rivers of Change

Rivers of Change

Lily hid when we moved into our new home. Getting her in the cat carrier to make the one-hour drive was traumatic for us both. Once free from the confinement, Lily darted behind a water barrel on the porch. She stayed hidden away the rest of the day, peeking out now...
Blackbird, Fly

Blackbird, Fly

  Blackbird singing in the dead of night Take these broken wings and learn to fly All your life You were only waiting for this moment to arise ~ lyrics from Blackbird by Paul McCartney This moment ~ in your life, in our lives, on the earth. What’s living...
On the Threshold of Change

On the Threshold of Change

When little birds are readying to fly, there’s an instinctive, irresistible calling that eventually requires stepping over the threshold from the sanctuary of the nest into the expanse of the sky. When I open the door of the house for Lily, my feline friend, she...

Rekindling Inner Fire

May Solstice be filled with peace and joy, rekindling your inner fire. Cherished memories shared with gratitude and love ~ Wintertime has settled into the red rock mesas of New Mexico. The blue skies have quieted since Sandhill Cranes have passed by on their...