• Memories of Paris

    I like the Eiffel Tower because it looks like steel and lace. Natalie Lloyd Paris is always a good idea. Audrey Hepburn America is my country and Paris is my hometown. Gertrude Stein A few weeks ago, my husband asked if I would like to go back to Paris. It’s been several years since I…

  • Finding Peace

    The poem I chose for this post is a bit longer than usual. As a result, it will be both photo and quote for this week. The moment I read this poem, I fell in love with it and Mary Oliver. Worry is a reoccurring theme for me. I envy people who say they never…

  • Finding Peace Amid Chaos

    Roses From My Friend Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I’ll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass the world is too full to talk about. Rumi It’s one of those days when as I sit down to write, my mind cannot be corralled into one…

  • Escaping to The Carlyle

    When you’re getting on in years it’s wonderful. I think it’s the wrong way around to say when you get older move to the country. I think when you get older you move to the city. If you’re a nice broad they’ll look after you. Elaine Stritch As spring nears, I often think of the…

  • Courage

    What I essentially did was to put one foot in front of another, shut my eyes and step off the ledge. The surprise was that I landed on my feet. Katherine Graham What does an art exhibit poster and a quote by Katherine Graham have in common? Absolutely nothing. Other than, it’s been another challenging…

  • Leveling Up

    She’s creating a life of ease, peace, comfort and intentional happiness. It does not require struggle, stress and distress. It consists of boundaries, clarity and self-care. She will not deal with anything that causes her stress or brings negativity into her life. She’s leveling up. Unknown I am growing attached to the phrase, leveling up.…

  • Bouncing Back

    Life is not about how fast you run or how high you climb, but how well you bounce. Winnie-the- Pooh, A.A. Milne It’s been a rough start to the year. Making it worse, the snow and frigid temperatures seeming to go on endlessly. Spring appears to be a myth made up by hopeless optimists. That…

  • Dualities

    Key Note, M. Teraway The wisdom of the raven lies in its understanding of life’s dualities. Proverb I am fascinated by ravens. They are misunderstood, I feel. Often associated with death and the supernatural. On the other side, they are intelligent, social and devoted. The etching of a raven with a key creates an interesting…

  • Gaining Perspective

    Man Plans, and God Laughs. Yiddish Proverb The new year, for me, has started out much like the Yiddish adage above. My vision for 2025 did not include health scares and a disabled elevator. I can be somewhat of a micromanager. Much to my disappointment God cannot be managed. Believe me I’ve tried. I do…