exploring life and love with pictures and words
The year following the passing of my parents was a tough one. Void of their love and laughter, life was dull and sad. My relationship with my boyfriend was tested as I relied heavily on his strength. I learned that he didn't have enough to share . . . so he left me for someone he believed needed... Continue Reading →
I started my blog a couple of months ago as outlet for taking creative risks, and to learn a thing or two about myself in the process. For me, writing leads me down the road to some honest to goodness soul-searching. I dig around in the muck for a bit and a story reveals itself to me. Even when I'm up to my knees in the... Continue Reading →
Short and sweet post today. . . If I could change this quote it would say . . . My life isn't perfect AND I am grateful. My life will never, ever be perfect. Nobody's life is. It is all those imperfections that have made life so interesting, one big giant lesson after another .... Continue Reading →
David married into one of my favorite families, a family that I absolutely love and consider my family too. So, like them, he became family as well. Aside from a few extended visits, I saw him once, maybe twice a year, but we always picked up right where we left off, easy conversation and happy to see one another. With... Continue Reading →
As November began I was inspired by a fellow blogger to show my gratitude through daily postings reflecting on the good fortune in my life. I was posting with regularity until my trip to San Francisco with my daughter. The good news is that grateful moments were not lacking. In fact, they were abundant. I was having such an amazing time I was too... Continue Reading →
My daughter started wearing glasses when she was 9 months old, darling little cat-eyed bifocals. Her appearance drew a lot of attention as this was over 30 years ago and it wasn't very common to see some one so tiny in glasses. She was a chatterbox and could engage anyone in conversation, usually telling complete strangers the name and age... Continue Reading →
Ordinary Gratitude . . . I have written before about mom’s gift for finding beauty in the ordinary experiences of everyday life. Whether it was seeing a deer grazing on the hillside near her home in Roseburg, Oregon, a hawk flying over our backyard in Huntington Beach, or finding a whole sand dollar on the... Continue Reading →
And the daily gratitude posts continue . . . Today I am especially grateful for my friends, ALL of my friends. I recognize that social media has broadened the definition of friendship. I sometimes refer to a friend as a Facebook friend, distinguishing them from those I might see on a regular basis, my longtime... Continue Reading →
It’s hard to feel grateful today . . . but I can do it. Morning news arrived via Facebook, an emergency, an arrest, a desperate message, a cry for help. My son continues to be consumed with his addiction. I want this to be his rock bottom so badly, but I don’t get to choose.... 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 →
Bare Naked in Public 