This is dedicated to the circle of women in my life, my friends and teachers. You know who you are, and I hope you know you have my deepest gratitude for your presence in my life. With heartfelt love! Elle When I was a young woman I eschewed the company of women in favor of … More The Company of Women
That “I” could disappear! The choice is mine to make Do for all others …and forsake The small, quiet voice inside… The one saying, “please don’t hide” I just keep waiting til “then”…. Until there’s time for me But it seems there’s never a “then” So I Just keep doing this… until someday I see … More My fear?
When I was a child the tea my mother served was Lipton tea, prepared with a tea bag. The Arthur Godfrey show was sponsored by the Lipton Tea company and I remember Arthur telling everyone how delicious it was and how one tea bag would make 3 cups of tea. My mother took him at … More Tea, Mom, and Me
You may or may not choose to celebrate Christmas as Jesus’ birthday, and you may strongly dislike the commercial aspects that surround the holiday; but whatever you believe, I hope you choose to be open to the spirit of the season. For me the spirit of the season is about mindfully setting time aside for … More Christmas Tokens
On the foggy, chilly morning of February 21, 1949 she wasn’t entirely certain there would be strong, capable hands to catch her as she emerged headfirst into the world from the comfort and safety of her mother’s womb. So instead, she chose to arrive into this unknown atmosphere in a most unconventional manner…feet first. She … More First Page of My Memoir
I was sitting quietly and sipping my morning tea in my favorite room of our new house, when a handsome feathered visitor noisily announced his presence with a few loud squawks, as if to say, “Look at me! Here I am!” before clinging to the suet feeder hanging on the small tree just outside my … More Woodpeckers and Rhythms of Life
Most of us have an unfinished “to do” list constantly swimming around in our stream of consciousness. Some of those things are really important, some not so much, but most likely a few of those things have been swimming in our stream for years, going in circles, bypassing all opportunities to be set free, and … More Clearing away the old to make room for the new
Written November 8, 2016 We are moving! It’s so exciting and so exhausting! It brings up so many memories! We knew we weren’t living in our “forever” home but we loved our big, colorful condo with the view of Heron Lake, and a beautiful sunset every evening right outside our window. We loved watching the … More Moving Memories
Originally written 2012. I am blessed to spend time with my 7 year old grandson Cooper and we have such good times together. He visits me often at my apartment and he loves my attached business office and all that surrounds it. He helps me take care of business too, such as locking the outer … More Cooper and 911
Since I began this blog I’ve written new stories and visited old stories and other things I’ve written and saved over the years. Some of the writing I like best I’ve found in letters, and this piece is spun off a letter to a niece I’d like to know better. I’ve only met her a … More Threads
Have you ever been surprised by an unexpected, uncomfortable feeling that arises from the memory of an old emotional wound you thought was healed long ago? You conscientiously did the work required to understand the situation, you looked at every aspect of it, changed your behavior if necessary, allowed yourself to grieve, and gave yourself … More Healing Old Wounds
A good friend shared this recipe with me a few years ago and I still love it! I always look forward to summer and the juicy, red, ripe watermelon it brings, so I can enjoy this refreshing soup once again. I also love thinking about my friend and our friendship while I’m making it. That’s … More Watermelon Gazpacho & Summertime & Things Too Good Not To Share
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