Quiet Change

Some change happens loudly, like the roar and crash of a thunderous storm. The autumn leaves on a recent walk I took through Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, however, reminded me of a different sort of change. Quiet, gradual, subtle then striking.  How does Mother...

Heart’s Content

“Creativity requires activity, and this is not good news to most of us. It makes us responsible, and we tend to hate that. ~ Julia Cameron, The Artist’s Way (p. 142) What do you know about your own creative capacity? Once we get past the familiar excuses...

Creative Expansion

Standing at the edge of the pool, or before the easel, or in front of an expectant audience I often feel the urge to bolt. Wouldn’t it be easier not to dive in, not to mark the canvas, not to voice my message? But the call to expand lures me to lean in and take...

Care Instructions

I can’t stand the scratch of tags in my clothes, so I cut them out. One theory holds that such sensitivity is a sign of giftedness. Who knows. What I do know is that this princess doesn’t need a pea to keep her awake if the label is still in her...

Sweet Summer

Sensations of summer seem heightened. Cherries taste sweeter, humid nights feel super sticky, sharp bee stings linger and light sparkling off the lake shimmers more than usual. What is calling our attention? And what does paying attention have to do with appreciation?...