The world can always use a little more kindness. A smile, a thoughtful word, or a simple gesture spreads good cheer. “A good handwritten letter is a creative act, and not just because it is a visual and tactile pleasure…. Read more
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those ubiquitous lists and a note on resolutions
[Since this is the second post in which I focus on wishes and other thoughts about the New Year, let’s just say, “It’s allowed!] This is the time of year when lists seem to be everywhere. There are the ubiquitous… Read more
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from time to time
In loving memory of our 3 beloved ‘kids’, Pearl, Maggie, and Austin. Miss you like crazy. BLISS by May Sarton Bliss In the middle of the night, My bedroom washed in moonlight And outside The faint hush-hushing Of an ebbing tide,… Read more
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Currently …
Currently . . . — Enjoying some in-home dinners with friends. — Getting some Christmas baking done (and I refuse to say “Holiday” or “Seasons” when I mean Christmas). — Listening to non-stop Christmas music. — Learning how to play… Read more
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Where words fail, music speaks
“Where words fail, music speaks.” — Hans Christian Anderson I love my time with the piano. “The piano keys are black and white but they sound like a million colors in your mind” — Maria Cristina Mena Most of you are… Read more
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as promised, knitting
Charlotte Eriksson was quoted saying, “… so this is for us. This is for us who sing, write, dance, act, study, run and love and this is for doing it even if no one will ever know because the beauty is in the act… Read more
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being touched deeply
I’ve been thinking about light, and love, and grief, and hope. I’ve been thinking about happiness, about silence, about music. “To love. To be loved. To never forget your own insignificance. To never get used to the unspeakable violence and… Read more
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gratitudes
for sharing meals & conversation with good friends; a windy walk on the beach; sunshine in November; reconnecting with cousins.