From Ewww To Awe.
One of the joys during the Age of Corona has been dining in our magical backyard. Having a refuge from the insanity of the outside world has literally been a breath of fresh air. That is, until a sickening stench began wafting through the air. And took up residence somewhere [...]
Dragonflies Among Us.
When life knocked me down, hundreds of red dragonflies lifted me up. What I learned about them was so life-changing, I've been writing, painting and speaking about it ever since. (Here's the whole story if you haven't heard it.) I discovered that dragonflies spend most of their lives crawling around the [...]
The Blessings Of A Bee Sting?
So, there I was. blissfully floating in the pool. Serenaded by a birdie choir. And dazzled by a crimson dragonfly fluttering by. Suddenly, my bubble was burst as a yellow jacket’s stinger stabbed the tender crease of my inner left arm. OW quickly became WOW. In minutes, my arm turned [...]
How To Shift From “Oy” To Joy.
(according to a local hummingbird.)
The other day, I was sitting amongst the flowers in my magical garden. But my mind was elsewhere---stuck in the muck of worry, fear and worst case scenarios. Suddenly, I was jolted out of my downward spiral by the surprisingly hefty HUMMMMM of a tiny hummingbird, hovering just inches from [...]
I asked for magic and miracles.
And holy moly!!!
In my morning meditation, I make it a practice to pray for magic and miracles. But I never, ever expected to find one lying on the little white couch in our family room. As you probably know, I'm obsessed with dragonflies. And so inspired by how they grow their magical wings while crawling [...]
On 8 Wings and a Prayer.
I miss my Mommy. (I guess pandemics have a way of doing that.) So, on this 4th year without her, instead of just lighting a candle in her honor, I said this little prayer: "Dear Mom, could you please give me a sign that you're with me? I wish it [...]