Love-A Fruit
Happy Valentine’s Day! Are you looking forward to having a little chocolate this week, or are you going to be “good” and have some fresh fruit instead? Being a chocoholic, as some call it, the only way I want fruit...
Love and Valentines
February is the month of Valentine’s Day which brings thoughts and expressions of love to mind. What kind of relationships do you think about when you consider love? Do you think mostly about romantic love, or the love between a...
Weather/Whether or Not
I did this painting about 25 years ago and it makes me shiver with chills every time I look at it.But it also has a peacefulness about it that is calming to my spirit. Hopefully the gentleman who purchased it enjoys...
Shaky Paths
Are you currently walking on a shaky path? One that feels like the earth beneath your feet is parting like tectonic plates. As a Southern Californian, the word earthquake comes to mind. If you’ve ever had a time when an unexpected trial...
Distracted Focus & Missed Blessings
Don’t know about you, but I’m scrambling to get all my holiday chores finished in time. What else is new? Right? Yeah, like many of you, I often find myself running late with everything this time of year and when...
Little Miracles-Big Encouragement
Have you ever had a small miracle that encouraged your heart? I’ve had quite a few in my life. So many, if it weren’t for noting them in my journals and books, I’d probably forget most of them. Yet, when...
FRESH EYES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Well, it’s official, now that November is nearly here and the sun is quickly rising on the holidays. But are anxieties rising within you too? Maybe you’re remembering a few holidays from the past that were not so bright or cheerful...
Dressing For the Season
Having trouble deciding what to wear these days? As the season transitions from summer to fall, it’s a dilemma for me. Here in So Cal. temperatures are still in the 80’s with no rain in sight. My body tells me to...
Queen For A Day
When I was a very young girl, there was a popular tv show called “Queen for A Day.” While I don’t remember much about it, one thing stands out. Whoever won the honor of being queen for a day, though...
When the Cookie Crumbles
We all know the saying “that’s how the cookie crumbles” but do we know how we can stop it from crumbling? Or, in the case of actual cookies, how we can make dry cookies come back to life with soft...