Pie Piles

I looked up from my work the other day and glanced at the book a friend had recently given to be as a thank you present. She is also an appreciator of a good homemade pie, and we shared the charm and humor of this how-to book. Then I suddenly noticed that this pie...

For Good

Do you tend to save things or use them up? I tend to be a saver. After making a yummy fruit salad for a potluck today, I felt inspired to take my Grandmother’s silver serving spoon. So, I did. And now I see it as a good sign of being a recovering...

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?...

Sweet Gifts

There is a beautiful message scribed into the layers of paint on this little canvas. And even though my mind can’t recall the wording exactly, I can feel the energy of the prayer. Looking at it now, I see a lovely curve of space, both holding room and inviting...

Crunch Mystery

An unexpected trip to a small town north of the big city merited a treat. Once I took my car in for the months-awaited inspection appointment, I felt a sense of accomplishment that was royally celebrated with, yes, crunch. What is in that stuff, anyway?  All I know...

Shifting Gears

My car has much to teach me. Last Sunday on Hwy 100, I was shifting up into 5th gear. So I thought. The clutch had other plans. My good red Saturn and I coasted to the side of the road. Even though my heart was racing and adrenaline pumping, I did have a sense that I...