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map to the blog.
Dive into categories of art, nature, music, & reflections about everyday life.
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Flower Child
Your mind is a garden.
Plant seeds of thought and harvest joy in daylilies, and in life. Honor pollinators in garden sanctuaries. This category is where I celebrate all things rooted in the earth. Check out The Daylily Garden Showcase, a slideshow of a few of my colorful flowers. More coming soon. -
One World, Many Stories
A thoughtful view on diversity, culture, and connection.
Explore the big-picture issues that shape our communities and inner lives through travel, history, current events, and personal reflections. Read about Don Caskey, the man whose photo is above, and LGBTQ+ Resources, a comprehensive list of websites in support of the LGBTQ+ community. -
The Soundtrack of Us
Songs, Soundtracks, and Musical Memories
From #MusicMonday to meaningful lyrics, this is where I post tunes I think you might recognize as award winners today, to ones that spark nostalgia—1980s Alternative, Classical-ish Favorites, and recently released rock/blues. The Classical-ish list is available on Apple Music. The picture above was Greg and me 30 years ago, a time of soundtracks..
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The Creative Current
Art, Expression, and Creating Things That Matter
Dance, sculpture, encaustic, and what speaks to the soul. The Creative Current flows continuously. The image above is an abstract encaustic painting I created and displayed in an exhibition last year. I don’t have much art posted, but check out this Tiny Dancer. -
Thought Garden
Books, Beliefs, and Big Ideas
A reflective space where ideas bloom. I face life’s profound questions, spiritual curiosity, and gratitude. Above is a photo of me taking a mindful moment after rock climbing. Climbing was very intentional activity and helped me get into that deep thought. Explore some ideas for a mindful life and more physical intentions in Bring Back You. -
Life, Unfiltered
The everyday mess and magic.
Honest thoughts on parenting, transitions, personal growth, and learning to let go. A post written about any beautiful, complicated moment in time. The Beauty of Becoming might resonate with you. You’ll either know just what I’m talking about or be happy to know what’s coming next. Either way, it’s best to laugh, like in my favorite, Kale Chips Are Gross.