SOLSTICE STORMS & SHELTERED DREAMS

SOLSTICE STORMS & SHELTERED DREAMS

The stain glass man marvels at his colors, but he doesn’t know he’s made of broken pieces. ~ Justin Alcala The wild winds blew last night. The snow drifts drifted. I went out grocery shopping and was grateful for my Subaru and snow tires. Curiosity got me...
Caught Up In Comparing Mind?

Caught Up In Comparing Mind?

A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms. ~ Zen Shin CAUGHT UP IN COMPARING MIND? Whether it is bodies in bikinis or the intensity of flavour in your BBQ meal, summertime does not offer escape from our comparing minds. The...
Invisible Mountains

Invisible Mountains

INVISIBLE MOUNTAINS Despite there being a continued chill in the air, spring riding is here. The holiday weekend offered a good opportunity for a few morning spins that I couldn’t pass up. Everything was going along nicely: the sun was shining; the traffic was light...
New Location

New Location

When I let go of who I am, I become what I might be.~Lao Tzu FALLING INTO THE NEW – SILVER SPRUCE IS MOVING LOCATIONS! This miraculous dahlia is in my vegetable garden. I planted the roots late this year and have been pleasantly surprised with the astounding...
The Elusive State of Resilience

The Elusive State of Resilience

Autumn embraces change, even when she is falling to pieces.~Angie Weiland Crosby THE ELUSIVE STATE OF RESILIENCE Cool winds are beginning to blow. The sun is arching a little lower in the sky these days.  Kids are preparing for the return to an unfamiliar world and...