We rarely eat out. Vegetarian, food sensitivities, cost and hard to match home-cooking makes eating in an easy decision. The one thing that can’t be beat, however, is a special ‘Harvest Gold’ burger discovered 10+ years ago at a small hamburger joint. Once introduced, even friends order this veggie version over the option of Read More
I’ve been thinking about Listening. Which is probably why I’m drawing a blank. Doesn’t help having to deal with insurance claims, all day errand runs, sick cats, election campaigns and month end books. A normal day in the life, right? No time to Listen. Sitting still puts the brain into high gear. Scheduled Read More
Over the past couple of weeks I’ve met a wealth of new neighbors while door knocking. And I truly mean a wealth for I have become richer in the connections begun. There were those who remained behind closed doors, but many multiples more opened up with perhaps a quizzical look that turned into a Read More
I’m not a water baby. So much for Cancer being my sign. Swimming lessons came to an abrupt end after the instructor pushed me into the pool. Apparently time for mustering courage to jump in did not fit the lesson plan. As I continued to flail under the water in total disorientation, he shoved Read More
The sound of an acoustic guitar takes my breath away as I’m transported to another world. I don’t know why. (Honestly, there’s no need to either.) The guitar is more than an instrument. Those six strings somehow create a magically surreal experience. I took guitar lessons – twice. I practiced. Then practiced some Read More
Dreams are funny things. They can be fanciful thoughts that go nowhere. Something to hold onto. Or a turning point. A stake in the ground. But not always in a direction you ever thought. Over the last two weeks I observed two very different faces of dreams. First was the sometimes cruel Read More