In the clouds…

When I grow up I would like to be a pilot. At fifty two this is still a thought, one I say with a laugh. Traveling to Boston it was a constant thought. Walking through the airports, flying in planes, there is something magical about it. Whether in an aisle seat or by the window,Continue reading “In the clouds…”

Summer Reads….

Every find a new author that you fall in love with? An author who takes you to another world, place so beautiful, so different you do not want to leave? That is what Jenny Colgan has done for me this summer. I discovered the Bookshop on the Corner went on adventures in a book van,Continue reading “Summer Reads….”

Remembering

Today I am quiet Not in retreat Rather Renewal Renew my Soul Create in me a clean heart A right mind May I honor You Today Tomorrow Each moment Fill me Make me new Hold me Shape me In the Shelter of Your Embrace Beauty of Your words Magnificence of Your creation I am YoursContinue reading “Remembering”

Anchored

Making sense of my world I often draw in my journal. These are a series of entrys over the past few weeks. The top is today’s. It is a series of hearts. Yes, this may be avoidance behavior as I need to work on dissertation revisions. Life is lifey right now. While calm resides inContinue reading “Anchored”

Connoisseur of the good

Connoisseur of the good Why am I a connoisseur of the good? Why is my gratitude list at 9014? Why do I drive to the lake everyday and run? Why do I have pictures of the heavens? When life is dark, why am I compelled to draw hearts and flowers, light? These were the questionsContinue reading “Connoisseur of the good”

Gus

DOG Loves Unconditionally Rejoices in me Waits for me Rests with me Walks with me Listens to my every word Knows my heartbeat My best friend Companion GOD So thankful for Gus, getting to know him, falling in love. I do believe God made him just for me. Perfection. Heart full of profound gratitude. LoveContinue reading “Gus”

Max

My Max is gone. He was with us from May 9, 2006 to April 30, 2021. What a beautiful gift from above. Here are his ashes and his final paw print. Oh the lessons learned from our dear Max. My first real pet, my guys first pet. My youngest was six when we got him,Continue reading “Max”

Sink in

Enjoy, a moment, get comfortable, grounded… Sink in Close your Eyes Breathe In…. Hold…. Exhale… Visualize A cloud A pillow Turn around In  Your  Mind Lean Back Free fall Breathe In…. Hold…. Exhale… Visualize I am Magical Abracadabra Speak it Believe it Breathe In…. Hold…. Exhale… Visualize I am Full of  Equanimity Calm Composed EvenContinue reading “Sink in”

Spring Break 2021

One run a day, one park a day, friends, sons, dogs, reading, bright line eating, yoga, blessed beyond measure. This was my Spring Break, simple, beautiful. Thanks God. Now every weekend living Spring Break until summer… ahhhhh life is good. Work hard, play hard, self care essentials in living this life. Wrote this awile ago,Continue reading “Spring Break 2021”

First Outdoor Run of Season

First out door run of season. Due to cold, ice and my wimpiness I have chosen to run indoors on the elliptical for the winter months. Every day thirty minutes in the evening for my mental and physical health. Today was big for me, back to my last summer’s walking/running/transformational path. As I ran IContinue reading “First Outdoor Run of Season”