I love sandhill cranes… Their grace… Their improbable size and shape… The cacophony of sounds they make and the sight of them flying high… Their colorful heads, long pointed beaks, long necks, and long legs… Seeing them dance brings a fizz of joy to my tummy… And when they glide Read more…
I believe the most important thing any of us can do is to follow our joy. “First, feel joy. Second, deepen joy. Third, use the source of that joy as the source of your service.” — Liv Lane and Lori Portka, Infinite Purpose You would think that it’s a simple thing Read more…
This morning I spent an hour wandering around the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum noticing how the first signs of fall are definitely visible. With all the rain we had in August some of the hiking paths are muddy and messy. The crab apple trees have more apples on them than I’ve Read more…
I have been feeling strangely quiet in my writing life recently. My life is good—and full. I count blessings each day. I am feeling better than I had been feeling most of the spring and summer and I am full of passion for making photos. My grandkids are living near Read more…
The events of the weekend in Orlando filled me with sadness and deep compassion for all of us—for those who lost loved ones, those who were injured or frightened, and all of us who may be feeling a mixture of sadness, fear, and perhaps even hate. What we need now Read more…