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Stepping Out of Ordinary Time

Quote of the day: “One of the most sacred duties in any life is to honorably imagine yourself, to bring the full depth and care and luminosity to imagining the person that you actually are. The depth of who you are also depends on the depth of your ability to imagine yourself.” — John O’Donohue I am preparing for my 3 1/2 month walk-about in Hawaii this week—writing lists, gathering belongings, checking off items on my lists, getting together with friends. I leave bright and early Sunday morning. A friend asked me this morning if I was nervous or afraid. I thought Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Here Comes Winter

Quote of the day:  “I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says “Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.” ― Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass The morning of Thanksgiving Day, Minneapolis basked in unseasonably warm 60 degree weather. Thanksgiving evening brought a snowfall that transformed the landscape to a carpet of white. I love the way that seasons can seemingly turn in a matter of hours. Change Happens in the Blink Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

November Bonus Weather!

Quote of the day: “A lot of people like snow. I find it to be an unnecessary freezing of water.” ― Carl Reiner Yesterday I sat in the sun on the deck in my shirt sleeves. Today I sit in the sun on the deck in my shirt sleeves again. What a wonderful stretch of weather! It feels really weird basking in the brief late November sun here in Minnesota. This time of year is usually not so kind to us. I am especially grateful for the mild weather as I prepare for my winter walk-about in Hawaii. Perhaps because I am looking Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Watercolor Play

Quote of the day:  “Water does not resist. Water flows. When you plunge your hand into it, all you feel is a caress. Water is not a solid wall, it will not stop you. But water always goes where it wants to go, and nothing in the end can stand against it. Water is patient. Dripping water wears away a stone. Remember that, my child. Remember you are half water. If you can’t go through an obstacle, go around it. Water does.” ― Margaret Atwood, The Penelopiad Today I played with combining Kim Klassen’s texture kk_kristin with water photos. I have been drawn Read more…

By Marilyn, ago