This life is one comprising life-altering relationships. My relationships with my Father in Heaven, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit are inspirational. This Christmas, totally alone, my thoughts turned to the first story of the reason for the gift-giving and celebrations. … More Life Happens . . . so do Christmas Ponderings
Into the wilderness of life, I travel daily, immersing myself with emotional and spiritual connectivity.I see, feel, interpret my perspective, and withdraw into private chambers of my heart to discover a wealth of treasures. While hiking a trail to go geocaching behind the iconic Fairmont Springs Hotel in Banff this past May with my son-in-law, … More Life Happens . . . so do Roots and Balance
I make no apologies for loving whom I love. Unanticipated and unexpected circumstances opened my heart in ways unimaginable. Cherished threads of priceless silvery filaments, reflecting rainbows of luminescent hope, friendship, and care, enrich two loveable illustrations weaving themselves as divinely gifted vignettes, witnessing hope, in my tapestry. With strength of character, integrity, and wisdom, … More Life Happens . . . so do Tapestries
What makes a photograph memorable? Is it the unspoken language of composition, heard solely within a heart, that stimulates emotional reflexes? The use of light and dark to capture a moment in the ‘eye of the beholder’ reflects an invisible thread. Like the magical wonder of a spider’s intricately woven web, the human eye sees … More Life Happens …so do Heroes
Tranquility slips into my soul, like a down-filled coverlet, as I wander in quiet reflectiveness seeking solitude among and around crowds. … More Life Happens . . . so do Dioramas
A child’s prayer of simple words still comes to mind from my memory box.
How does prayer feed your soul? … More Life Happens . . . so do Prayers
Bent uncomfortably, he utters not a sound… … More Life Happens . . . so do Skeletons
Commanding her body to perform, feeling the rhythmic beating and expansion within the chest wall, she thrills to the intrinsic stimulation. . . . Struggling to contend with momentum, she seeks a place to balance her stride, get her rhythm under control. … More Life Happens . . . so do Feet
A smell permeates the night air, infusing clothes, and instinctively drawing deep inhalations at the distinctive aroma of dead cedar. Dry logs crackle and hiss as a kaleidoscope of yellow, red, and orange merge in an upward reach, spewing tiny sparks dancing under star-studded skies. … More Life Happens . . . so do Tents
Exhibiting unimaginable strength for an elderly woman weighing eighty-four pounds, she flails the knife-wielding arm menacingly at the family as the officers and paramedics move quickly to subdue and restrain her. … More Life Happens . . . so do Missing Pieces
With the evening shadows, she feels it first, an intensity swelling, forcefully lifting the turquoise crystalline base over and around her, a giant monster with hollow innards, holding her tight within its grasp. . . .The roaring pierces her ears as the wave curls in frothy white majestic finale. . ..Tomorrow waits. Life happens…so do waves. … More Life Happens . . . so do Waves
How do you inhale the warm, aromatic offering for soul-filled nourishment? Do you nibble at the edges, cautiously considering your worth or ability to partake such a delectable treat or, with gratitude accept the moments that bring remembrance and a glimpse into what lies ahead? Choices…What am I to do now? …Gingerbread!! … More Life Happens . . . so does Gingerbread
When you fall on your knees at the end of your path to hold onto what remains, where do you find the strength to rise and take a step into the unknown? … More Life Happens . . . so does “What am I to do now?”
