presence

As the longest night of the year approaches, the moonlight is growing fuller, and the calendar year is wrapping up, I remember that I started the year with a focus on opening joy and being present. Presentce, as in presents and … Read More

My cousin’s family is going through a situation that has shattered the family picture they once knew. My cousin’s 16 year old son, Mason, had brain surgery for a tumor in December, 2017. The tumor was not cancerous, but it … Read More

Ahh…. I invite you to take a deep, deep breath with me…. breathe in the blessings. I’m writing this from my front porch on a windy, drizzling day (there are even a few misty drops on my computer screen!). Earlier, … Read More

  I have another poem present for you. This poem was inspired by my book, The Girl Who Dances With Delight. It is the closing poem that I wrote to wrap it up. It’s called ‘Echoes of a Fool Moon.’ I had a … Read More

  Hello beautiful being! You’re invited to join me for a free and simple little JOY project… to plant and share seeds of joy in our lives.     Though I don’t really make New Year’s resolutions anymore, I have … Read More

What do you hear? One of the songs that came on while I was painting this showed up in a more obvious way. Any guesses before looking at the playlist below? I always wonder how YOU see/feel/connect with art. We all … Read More

Take me to the Magic of the Moment… on the Wind of Change. This has been the theme song for this new painting! She has taken me on quite a journey and has so much to say. She also insisted … Read More

***** If you’re the type that prefers to skim the headlines, I’ve put a few bold lines for you as highlights, including the prayers that go along with the paintings. If you ‘re more like me and you like the details, … Read More

☆ Sweet Solstice and Fabulous Full Moon Blessings to You! ☆ The second free thrive true seasonal e-zine (digital magazine) gift is now available at thrivetrue.com/ezine! I sure hope you enjoy it. I’d be delighted if you choose to share it, too!  I am so very grateful … Read More