The invitation – draft
There was a young lady who lived on the inside of a small square room. She had everything she needed, all the time. Food, clothing, water, entertainment and anything her heart could think to need. In this room was a pretty that looked out onto a beautiful garden. She saw stunning flowers, ivy, grass and…
Save yourself
It’s cold, dreary, and oh so very soggy outside today. Our state has nearly declared the drought of 10 centuries…so you won’t find me complaining when our house nearly floats away in all this rainfall. In the heart of the afternoon, I toss on my big clunky raincoat, with its adorable leopard print interior, and…
Friday night Wine
We were deep in the middle of a financially difficult season, for our family. The whole year had been particularly taxing on our lives. Physically. Mentally. Emotionally. Spiritually. It was tough to lift up my head and face the day, every day. Further complicating it, was harshness of our NY winter, it seemed to last…
Cat 1, bird 0
(written while living in New York) It’s mid-summer here in New York. Lately the days have been full of sunshine, deep blue skies, cool breezes and everything is bursting with emrald shades of color. Realizing how fleeting this weather is in our state, we often sit outside on our porch or deck in the early…