A couple of weeks ago I decided that I was in need of Gap Time — a time to take a break from writing and sharing photographs. It’s been a much needed break, more for my mental health, than for any other reason. Writing a blog regularly usually feeds my Read more…
Yesterday we had snow for the first time in weeks. And this morning I woke up to see a snow covered world outside. As soon as I saw the snow-covered bird feeders outside our windows I felt like I could hear many Minnesotans Sigh With Relief because the world looks Read more…
Yesterday during my short walk in the neighborhood I felt like I was being followed by Three Crows. They flew and cawed overhead, leaving and returning, leaving and returning, cawing and cawing, until finally, at the end of my walk they landed in the tall bare branches of a nearby Read more…
I have led a very blessed life. Until recently I had not grieved the loss of anyone deeply. When my parents and mother-in-law died when I was in my fifties, it seemed that their slow deaths were a release from suffering. And though I was sad I was not devastated. Read more…
Most mornings I try to take some time to sit and meditate before beginning my day. And when I sit in meditation I get a chance to Witness my mind and how it works. Some days I find great peace in my sitting time. Other days I feel as if Read more…