Yesterday was day 10 of my 30 day gratitude practice and the first day of this gratitude cycle when I found it difficult to feel gratitude. With the early advent of winter that came with snow and an arctic blast I lost my gratitude for a while and wallowed in Read more…
What is it that lights you up and brings you joy? Do you know? Or have you forgotten? When Sparks Fly Everyone has sparks that light them up, whether they know it or not. The sad thing is that many were never encouraged to notice those sparks. “Trust yourself. Create Read more…
I have been dancing with beauty for several years now. When I first fell in love with photography I started noticing beauty wherever I went, sometimes in the most unexpected places. For me noticing beauty, chasing beauty, and being chased by beauty are the things that make my heart dance. Read more…
What a string of glorious days! The weather is crisply cool at night and the sun shines brightly most days. Brilliant fall colors are popping out here and there throughout the Twin Cities, but greens can still be seen everywhere too. Last week my brother mentioned that the lawns looked Read more…
Small Steps I’m starting to feel better after a couple weeks of a flareup of digestive problems. Just eating a few vegetables without triggering another episode is a victory these days. As the days of summer wind down, I am spending as much time as I can outdoors soaking in Read more…