Sunset on Maui “I wish there existed a ‘Day Bank’ where we could donate a day of our lives to someone else to use.” Isn’t this the most brilliant concept? A Substack reader made this comment and it has remained with me. I recall having to apply for days when I was having my second child, as the school district I worked for did not offer maternity leave yet. One had to use their ‘sick days’ and I had used a chunk of them previously with the birth of my son. It was a ‘bank’ w

One of the puzzle pieces I found in my yard recently. I’ve been discovering various puzzle pieces around my property. This is the last one that showed up. These kinds of signs always make me curious, as there is nothing ever random about it. Time for a PAUSE,  standing for “Perhaps An Unseen Solution Exists.”   Elizabeth Gilbert has opened my eyes to this in her new memoir, All The Way To The River. As a child, I enjoyed puzzles, yet I did not have the required patience for t

Artist: Therese James, A Perfect Moment I am such an ardent believer in trying to heal what I can earth side. My desire is to travel onto my next adventure  with as little baggage as possible. “Release everything that no longer serves you. Let it drop to the ground where it will become compost for growth.” ~ Irasema Relying on words spoken to me from my daughter decades ago, “Not everything is always about you.” Ouch, yes?! But, oh, so true, and incredibly humbling. A very yo

A grand nugget enjoying her yoga with one of my creations close by There is creativity in surviving,  I heard Suleika Jaouad, discussing...

Photo Credit: Shamala Govindasamy The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, South Wales “When your inner world is on fire and you are burning...

Photo Credit: Joana Kruse Skipping steps,  something that can be exhilarating to engage within and can also become detrimental. Truly, a...