Life Happens . . . so do Preludes, Notes, and Musical Masterpieces: Compositions in My Heart

“Words are to an experience like a photograph is to the eyes.”
Vicki Nicholls … More Life Happens . . . so do Preludes, Notes, and Musical Masterpieces: Compositions in My Heart

Life Happens . . . in a Song

Driving towards the mountainous realms looming ahead, my breathing changes. Deepening inhalations infuse me with a refreshing dose of sight and perspective. In various areas of Banff National Park, I immerse myself daily, mostly alone, a solitary explorer exercising extreme caution. One particular day, with my eldest daughter and her husband, we proceed to climb … More Life Happens . . . in a Song

Life Happens …so do Mountainous Treks

The original plan to hike almost 20 km from the trailhead leading to a recommended trail around the mountain lake becomes forgotten, lost to her adventurous streak, in unexpected, last-minute distractions looming on the left and right. Heads back and forth, considering options in bear and mountain sheep country. Backpack, water, lunch, and desire, increased … More Life Happens …so do Mountainous Treks

Life Happens . . . so do Aw-ha! Moments

“You got it in you,” “You can be happy,” “I want you to be happy,” and “I am happy you are happy,” bring to remembrance another voice that encouragingly texts, “You’ve got this.” … More Life Happens . . . so do Aw-ha! Moments