Celebrating a 60th Birthday

Where to start in remembering an amazing month? June, 2014 sparked many extraordinary events. A week-long celebration of Ben’s 60th birthday engaged family, friends, long walks in the woods, plus delicious dinners here and there. The most momentous occasion occurred...

Honoring an Anniversary

Before I open my eyes this morning I plan my day. Today, June 5, 2014 is the three year anniversary of Rodney’s death. I plan to drive to Unity Village, about twenty-five miles east of here. I want to walk the labyrinth and hike in the woods. The solitude will...

Christmas Tree Magic

When I tell someone my current Christmas tree (s) are made of crab pots, they look at me with a blank stare. When Rodney and I were on Hatteras Island we discovered these magical trees. We saw a glittering, beautifully lit Christmas tree as we walked into the Maritime...

Thanksgiving, Gratitude and Advent

After a long Thanksgiving weekend with family, friends and food, I can’t help but think about all that makes me thankful. My gratitude overflows. And then a friend posted Marcus Borg’s thoughts on that subject. Since I can’t say it as well as he does…I have a feeling...
Magical Moments in France

Magical Moments in France

Floating mist softens the air in the gardens of Giverny, France. As we round a curve on the pathway I can imagine Claude Monet studying the many colors as he applies his imagination to the canvas before him. I click my camera and capture scenes that have become world...