I don't think I have yet to participate in the wildly popular Wordless Wednesday at 5 Minutes for Mom. Because words often fall short and images seem to speak volumes (especially in these days of slowing down and taking mental inventory) I think it's a...
Even the slowest paced Spring Break still means a total upheaval of any kind of structured, predictable daily routine and I am a routine kinda gal so it can be challenging. Alas, it's Monday again (deep cleansing breath) and I am giddy to get back into the...
Wishing you a splendid day. ...
It's probably obvious that I am loving having a new subject to photograph these days. Never having a dog before, I didn't realize how many different 'looks' an animal can have. I swear this dog is part chameleon. Sometimes she looks like a puppy. Other...
Can you see the tiny heart in the shadows? I think it's a brilliant reminder from the Universe that there is love even in the darkness...
- waking from an afternoon nap "The most important thing she'd learned over the years was that there was no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one." - Jill Churchill The more I slow down, the more of these moments...
Over the last few weeks I have dug out all of my favorite books for inspiration. When I need to 'check in' with myself or take a few minutes to decompress (or unplug) I will pick up a book, open it to a random page...
Sarah-Ji's post at Shutter Sisters today urges us to take the time to consider some of the raw, beat-up, forgotten things in our world that others may dismiss or never even see. I couldn't help but think of all the little elements of nature that we're once...
Our patience will achieve more than our force. - Edmund Burke (1729 - 1797) Today's mantra; slow and steady. It's SOOC Saturday at Slurping Life. Check it out and play along. ...
"There comes a time when self-care is no longer optional - it's a necessity. After that it becomes involuntary. Your body will shut you down.” - Brene Brown, author, blogger, all around smarty pants and dear friend Trying to take better care of myself these days....