Garden Update When the mercury gets above 70 on the thermometer in my little neck of the woods, it’s too hot for me. I truly am a hot-weather wuss, and have been known on occasion to turn on the AC, an unexpected bonus from the ductless heat pump that was installed 4 years ago, at […]
Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears Can be it really be two months? Two whole months that you haven’t heard from me? Well, I did need a break to catch my breath after writing book three, but when my brother texted me earlier this week telling me that one of his friends who follows me asked “Is your sister […]
Rabbit Rabbit
Rabbit Rabbit Yes, I say it when awakening this morning. “Rabbit Rabbit” ensuring, hopefully, good luck all month long. It’s a superstition in Britain and North America, and I’m sure we can all use a little extra good luck. Right now, I’m in the trenches on
It’s Getting Close
It’s Getting Close It’s getting close now. Sunday I depart. Yesterday my dear friend Barbara, who travels on the cheap six months out of the year, which I think qualifies her as being a well-seasoned practitioner of the craft, comes over to share with me her hints for packing. After a thorough once over of […]
Preparing
Preparing A word that takes on so many meanings. Preparing for life, love, travel, dreams, creativity, aging, fear, the beyond. I think about these things a lot. They don’t stop me from continuing on my path…wherever it leads. I’ve never had a plan. I often feel that we see a glimpse of our life as […]
There IS Life After Facebook
There IS Life After Facebook Let’s see. It’s been about two weeks since I left Facebook and, simply put, I don’t miss it one bit. I feel calmer, more centered, rested, and ready for each day. I can 100% attest to the fact that Yes, Virginia, There IS life after Facebook. In these two short […]
Pie Dreams
Pie Dreams That’s what I do. I dream of pies. From morning ’til night I think about a pie that I’ve already made making, baking, and tasting the pie I am making currently the pie I will next make Obsessed with pie dreams? Perhaps, but my pie baking obsession has turned into such a wonderful vocation […]