I remember your giant hands. Like bear paws or canoe paddles. Totally capable of anything. I remember the way they looked as they snuck another cookie without grandma noticing (even though she still did) or stole a pickle from my salad plate. Always followed by a high-pitched “hee hee hee” and an elbow nudge to [...]

I just wanted to pop in here today briefly to say thank you for all your insightful and caring thoughts on yesterday’s post (comments, emails and phone calls!). It really shed some light on how I was already leaning… I’m so grateful. Thank you for taking time.
Today the sun came out for just a brief [...]

Ten things to smile about right this second:
1) Beautiful new ceramic cups handcrafted by Amy Esther to replace leaky old plastic cups.
2) Sacred Life Sunday (I am doing my own sacred life thing on flickr these days: a daily photo and small blurb about it.)
3) Working with a client in a true collaboration. It’s fun [...]

I’m boogying down over here in my corner of the world. Got the Christmas carols blaring as I wrap up all my packages and chug the eggnog. Got Vince prancing around with fake reindeer antlers on (not really, but I’d like that). And I’m busy kissing Colin under the mistletoe. Schmooch!
And I am totally celebrating [...]

My Sacred Life, Day 13
Sitting here in my cozy living room while my family sleeps. A sweet song plays low in the distance and I notice my anticipation of the melody. I reflect on what I’m thankful for. So much. I just re-read what my brother wrote, and it’s so beautiful. I can’t say it [...]

My Sacred Life: Day 11 (back at it!)
Many moons ago I started writing lists of ten things I’m grateful for. Right off the top of my head. Not too much thinking involved. Just appreciating. Here’s mine today:
1. Watching my dog, Vince, grin as we went on an extended walk today.
2. Finally realizing (and doing) that [...]

So many things swirling around in my head as I’ve created and created and created this week. It’s been a whirlwind of activity. Just busy in my head and in my studio. Email turned OFF to be more productive. And it’s worked for the most part. (I am behind on three projects though, and am [...]