random thoughts, writing

I’m Back, and I am Thrilled to Share this with you…

https://youtu.be/3_m0E2JBSeY I am back! It has been too long, but life offers us twists and turns along the way. If you know me, you know that I appreciate randomness and the magic of what appears random. If you are new here know that it is my intention to bring topics and conversation about creativity, writing,… Continue reading I’m Back, and I am Thrilled to Share this with you…

random thoughts

Found this Beauty between barren apartment and concrete edifice of freeway. I’m always amazed and soothed by sights like this rose bush. Perfect reminder of the impermanence of difficulty.. 🌊. . . #lifeisbeautiful #seekbeauty #bloom #impermanence #spring

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10 seconds to Zen, creative thinking, Poetry, random thoughts

What are you doing to save yourself today?

"The world is violent and mercurial — it will have its way with you. We are saved only by love — love for each other and the love that we pour into the art we feel compelled to share: being a parent; being a writer; being a painter; being a friend. We live in a… Continue reading What are you doing to save yourself today?

10 seconds to Zen, random thoughts

Togetherness

In this period of life when we hustle and zip about, relationships can get lost in between the characters in our texts and pithy lines of social media prose.  Caught in the metal world of platinum, plastic and other types of alloys that I didn't research to make this post, we are super saturated in… Continue reading Togetherness

10 seconds to Zen, random thoughts

When times get tough, remember your practice (10 Seconds to Zen)

When was the last time you checked in with your practice?It is one thing to talk about how quick it might be to get to Zen when you take the time to begin a practice.  It is quite another to become accountable to the practice.  So here is a quick check-in. Have you made a… Continue reading When times get tough, remember your practice (10 Seconds to Zen)

creative thinking, daily draw, random thoughts

10 Seconds to Zen…

Peace finds us if we prepare the way for it. Peace, or a sense of calm/Zen had always eluded me as a child and younger adult. I used to think finding it was going to be outside my skill set-- reserved for the wiser, more patient folks. I always had hope though-- and that may… Continue reading 10 Seconds to Zen…

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Mama always said there would be dragons…

Ok, no she didn't. Not in those exact words. But the message that there would be pain and storms to endure was definitely clear. This pic was clicked right outside the building in which I took my first and second SAT. Of course, the exam I took in the mid 80's, I am told, in… Continue reading Mama always said there would be dragons…

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It’s that time of year, when…

I realize that I am happy.  The weather bobs and dips like a fisher's boat along with the tide.  Aromas glide in through the cracked window, warm and cozy: onion, sage and spice. It is a crazy time of year for me (work), but I still attempt to stop and focus on what moves me:… Continue reading It’s that time of year, when…

creative thinking, daily draw, random thoughts

Third Time is the Charm! 

  Our summer has been about adventures at home and locally. Swimming at friends' or family's homes, having (almost nightly) water balloon fights/competitions, playing (video) games at home and Dave and Buster's - it has been a blast so far! On one of the really hot, record busting, days last week, I decided I was… Continue reading Third Time is the Charm!