Gratitudes

The real answer is beauty

The autumn equinox offers a moment in balance. Slowness remembers, hurry forgets.

Sep 22 •

Becoming a Bird Lady

Birds have been teaching us since the start of time. Finding grace in the flow of life & the complex geography of caring for your people.

Sep 8 •

Savoring Summer Solstice

Paying attention at the height of summer. “Happiness always only lasts for a moment and I have learned how to recognize it and enjoy it.” - Elke…

Jun 20 •

If you could live anywhere, where would it be?

Would you be happier, and how would you show your gratitude?

May 19 •

Baskets are used in every culture. Every basket, everywhere, is still made by hand. So I figured I wanted to at least make one basket in my life. Here's…

May 6 •

When life gives you a bouquet of time

The secrets of time travel, stretching the length of a minute, and the mystery of memory.

Apr 24 •

Why I hate wind

Grateful for friends who hold up mirrors & books that land like answers because March is so bi-polar in the Great Lakes upper midwest.

Mar 26 •

Soft. Simple. Spacious. Serene.

Words to live by, when I remember. Allowing the little things to have meaning. Take a deep breath. Wiggle your toes. Clean up.

Mar 3 •

Laughing at the world

Stories are important connective tissue for all of us and learning to take things lightly.

Feb 26 •

Monday Evening Gratitudes

Have you wondered if your good idea might actually be ridiculous or if a creative endeavor is possibly a waste of time? Let that visitor keep moving.

Feb 6 •

Monday Morning Privileges

I brought the tea to bed. The sun rising tinted the sky dark shades of cotton candy, smudged smokey but bright, and I retreated to the nest.

Jan 8 •

Only humans have the capacity for gratitude.

Robin Wall Kimmerer reminds us to use our gifts. As humans, it is our responsibility to use our minds, voices, and spirits to express gratitude.

Jan 1 •

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