exploring life and love with pictures and words
Sitting at my desk on a very hectic Monday, fast and furiously typing emails, my cell phone lights up and a text appears from a girlfriend, You’ve been pretty quiet this weekend are you OK? Still typing, I smile realizing that she is referring to my social media inactivity, happy that someone is checking on... Continue Reading →
The familiar chime on my iPhone calls to me, Look, look right now, RIGHT NOW; you have an email that needs your immediate attention. Mostly spam I know, but I look, sigh and click, delete, delete, delete. More often than not, these messages come from dating sites, E-Harmony, Match or How about We, inviting me... Continue Reading →
A few months ago I made a conscious decision to exit the dating pool. It wasn't difficult as my recent experiences in the deep end left my heart a little achy and my ego bruised. It's not the first time I've sworn off men. The sequence of events is always the same . . . date, break up,... Continue Reading →
I spent many, many years dancing the same dance with my son. We had a pattern, a rhythm to our words and interactions. I counted on him to make mistakes and he counted on me to fix them, to rescue him. And like clockwork . . . I came through, every time. I convinced myself... Continue Reading →
I live in a beautiful place. I can see the Pacific Ocean from my home and can walk on the beach every day if I choose, and most days I do. I grew up in this town and have lived in my current home at the beach for 20 years. I have great neighbors who I consider family.... Continue Reading →
Today I am grateful for serenity. A year ago I would not have recognized serenity if it hit me over the head. My life was messy and anything but serene. I participated in life as if it was an endurance test. I invited chaos into my home and my heart. I equated running around like... Continue Reading →
Generally, I do not save things. I have a one year rule . . . If I haven't worn it, used it, or looked at it in a year's time, I want someone else to enjoy it. So I give clothes to charity, furniture to friends, and leave neatly boxed odds and ends in my alley for the "alley people." ... Continue Reading →
I learned today that a fellow blogger nominated me for the One Lovely Blog Award. Thank you so much for nominating me Marije Bijlsma, Sonadora!! Don't get super excited it's not exactly what you think. It's sort of a chain letter for bloggers. But an award nonetheless and I'M THRILLED!! Just wanted to share my news. So. . .... Continue Reading →
I have an amazing memory. I remember details of appearance and setting, depth of emotion, and the impact and power of words exchanged. My long time girlfriends are both envious and terrified by this gift of mine. All I need is a small detail, a word, a picture in my head, and someone to say . . . Remember the time . . . Before... Continue Reading →
A few years ago a woman I hardly knew gave me a small handmade journal, bound with string and buttons, and covered with fabric and seashells. Her name was Mary. We met at a gathering of mutual friends. Playing cards and sharing a bottle of red wine, we laughed, and told stories about our lives. She asked about my work, and seemed... Continue Reading →
Bare Naked in Public 