~ ~ the moon, sun, and earth orbiting in time and space the eternal dance day, night, seasons, eclipses a photographers delight ~ ~ I’m grateful that I took the time to experience the eclipse on Monday. And I’m dissatisfied with my choices, photos, and cellphone capabilities. I opted to drive east but didn’t reach…
~ ~ hope, fear, joy, and doubt collide with supercell force choices are brewing ~ My mind is spinning and my emotions are roiling as I ponder life choices. Do I want to move, to travel, to own, to rent? I had thought that having a nest egg would remove my stress over money, but…
~ death grieving poignant loss pain and despair the edges worn thin palpable grief hangs in the air family gathered to honor a daughter embracing the pain, love, and loss emotions roiling beneath the surface some cry, some talk, some retreat each mourn in their own way but shared in community sadness dulls to loss…
Givers of Life~ fantastic fungi masters of life connections growing miracles ~
Elementals #10 – Simplicity This week I didn’t get to take a nature walk, and that might be the case for the next few weeks. I’m working extra shifts before my vacation in mid-September. I’m finally going back east to visit my mother in Virginia. We’ve been waiting for the virus to calm down, but…
Summer Heatwaves ~ heatwaves roll across the country ripples shimmer in the air flowers glow in golden fields the cycles of life press onward while we humans take cover indoors retreating to air-conditioned spaces weary of the heat and humidity if one braves the heat we’re rewarded with sweat rivers pouring down our skin cooling…
Soul Spaces 117 – Self-Care Now more than ever we need to take exquisite care of ourselves. Please make sure you are nourishing your body, mind, and soul. Photography is one of the ways I anchor myself in joy, wonder, and connection. Here are some of my favorite tips for self-care. Spend time feeling gratitude,…
Rainbows and Butterflies ~ a mature love no longer expecting rainbows and butterflies the gift of time to teach and refine the soul a child’s innocence becomes a teen’s rebellion young adult dreams fade to daily chores rainbows and optimism dissipate each passing year yet underneath the disappointments is something new a quiet grace, formed…
Layers of Love ~ lust eros attraction layers of love budding connection rainbows, sunsets, flowers a few of my favorites love building silent connections friendship, siblings, marriage, partners the sacred dance of love joins hearts and minds ~ To honor February and Valentine’s Day, I wrote my first etheree poem. May your life be a…
Journeys ~ time marches on we journey forward sometimes riding high other times stumbling the clouds keep drifting and planets circle the sky our task is to peddle onward mindful of the beauty along the way ~ May your journey be full of beauty and love.
writing to freedom 