So fellow travelers, this beautiful photo popped up on my feed this morning. Taken by Nancy Gallimore, the joy she’s captured here warmed my heart (and slightly frozen appendages) this morning. I posted a happy comment and then realized there was a haiku brewing in those words. She graciously gave me permission to repost her …
A Letter From Mom
Insight and wisdom on the challenges many with elders in their care will have to manage. Clear heartfelt words from a favorite writer and wonderful soul I am glad to call friend as well
Don’t lead with your wounds…
Profoundly moving words from Pamela Rickenbach, leader of Blue Star Equiculture horse sanctuary. The wisdom she shares in her writing comes from a true heart that has known great suffering and still reaches for joy and light. I am honored to share it here.
Winter Sunburst
So fellow travelers, a hopeful haiku this morning with an image gleaned from the prolonged weekend snows, just a little affirmation life’s storms eventually pass and Light returns. Clouds part snows abate Fierce winds pause to catch their breath Light and hope prevail In moments like this I am reminded winter is often beautiful …
Battle of the Lap
So fellow travelers, Lake Ontario continues to spread her fluffy white presence through the streets and by ways of our towns and villages. The three day MLK Jr. weekend has been extended to a fourth day off by a snowday. It will mean some quick assignment rewrites for my teaching colleagues who have to wrap …
An Avalanche of Memories
So fellow travelers, a wintry mix of sleet and heavy snow shut down my weekend plans for a reunion with some of my creative tribemates. Little did I know the weekend storm had an avalanche in the works as well. As a veteran resident of Upstate New York winters, I have a high tolerance for …
Stargazing Sisters
So fellow travelers, as far back as I can remember, I have been fascinated by the night sky. As a young girl I was that odd kid who asked for a telescope the year all the other girls wanted a Barbie Dream House for Christmas. The first poster I bought when we moved to a house …
Snow Day
So fellow travelers, our first heavy snowfall of the season closed schools this morning. Whenever I have the gift of a snowday I try to resist the inclination to do ordinary tasks. All that cleaning, sorting, paperwork and mundane “to do’s” can wait until the weekend as usual. An unexpected day off is a chance …
The Tale of Princess Delilah
So fellow travelers, today we shall have a little story in honor of Charles Perrault (he is Google Doodle subject of the day): Once upon a time there was a beautiful Princess named Delilah. Her powers to charm were legendary. So much so, the evil King of Trolls feared she would unseat him from his …
Clouds on the Horizon
So fellow travelers, looks like Old Man Winter may put in an appearance over the next few days. Winter storm alerts are popping up on local media. Right on cue, banks of Lake Effect clouds are building over Lake Ontario. Sunrise cast a glorious light on the massive blocks of grey. Naturally an image so …