A muse at day’s ending toward a new year
I would be considered ‘retired’ by most people, but not in my mind. I finished two Master’s degrees during our Covid lockdowns and I am chomping at the bit ready to put all that I learned out into the “world”. And I was doing just that, then came a blip.
But we can’t let something like a blip detour our whole plan…or life. So I retreated for a while and now I’m ready, all the way into 2025 to begin again, again.
Photo credit: Jeff Suchak of http://mythiclandscape.com
This is what I am pondering as another Spring season creeps closer and closer.
So, I am making art and making plans too. Plans to bring this idea into focus, a focus so sharp that it materializes itself as an offering into the world that I believe so deeply needs the healing it brings.
As I spend time in the Southern Ontario Wren’s Nest Studio here in Leamington once again, I just need to be open to listen and move to this music that is drawing me. In good time, all will come.
And though what needs birthing feels a little distant, like individual trees in a forest, I do see it shimmering, beckoning, smiling … and I know that if I focus on that which I am being called to do and be, all will be well.
And so it is…
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Summon the Artist
I will be visiting the Bean Cellar more frequently because those bell paintings…well, those bell images. And that’s all I can say. I too am choosing to branch out into an old and treasured art form or more accurately modalities, genres, techniques. Sometimes, some years, returning to old loves just feels right. We need to Read more
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Poems to read together with children
Originally posted on Leafology: First one here is something I’d like to share with my grandson, Jams who lives far away. Reading poetry with children is something I’ve always enjoyed and there are some wonderful poems to share here: A small dragon Brian Patten (you can listen here: http://www.poetryarchive.org/poem/small-dragon) Treat yourself and be read to.… Read more
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Inspiration Monday: Fäviken
Source: Inspiration Monday: Fäviken Even in the midst of a blogging sabbatical, I must share this. Because? Because it speaks of doing things in just the right way. Although, I do not cater to my perfectionist self, now and again, it just makes sense to slow down and think things through. Then act on it. Read more
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AM 800 – Hatfield urges Coco to reconsider Ojibway – The Information Station
Suggests nature preserve instead of big box … some Mondays are just way better than others. Thanks to you Sir. Glad that some politicians have heard of the Climate Accord of 2015 and are on board with that. As well as not having their heads stuck in the sand so that they see more creative Read more
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A Different December…
My friend, Kelly Babcock, recently coined a phrase, “December, wearing October’s sweater” which I found delightfully apt for this year’s December. In some ways, this strangely balmy December reminds me of home. Home was Windsor, Ontario, Canada’s most southerly city. In fact, it is south of Detroit, Michigan. I grew up there, but I’ve spent Read more
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November Passing
This has been an interesting month. Very different from past Novembers that I have experienced. Frosts, snow, melts and glorious Indian Summer days. I haven’t accomplished half of what I had on my “to-do” lists. Big sigh. Maybe there’s a lesson in there though. For one … don’t make so many long to-do lists. It Read more
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Summon the Artist
I will be visiting the Bean Cellar more frequently because those bell paintings…well, those bell images. And that’s all I can say. I too am choosing to branch out into an old and treasured art form or more accurately modalities, genres, techniques. Sometimes, some years, returning to old loves just feels right. We need to Read more
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Poems to read together with children
Originally posted on Leafology: First one here is something I’d like to share with my grandson, Jams who lives far away. Reading poetry with children is something I’ve always enjoyed and there are some wonderful poems to share here: A small dragon Brian Patten (you can listen here: http://www.poetryarchive.org/poem/small-dragon) Treat yourself and be read to.… Read more
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Inspiration Monday: Fäviken
Source: Inspiration Monday: Fäviken Even in the midst of a blogging sabbatical, I must share this. Because? Because it speaks of doing things in just the right way. Although, I do not cater to my perfectionist self, now and again, it just makes sense to slow down and think things through. Then act on it. Read more
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AM 800 – Hatfield urges Coco to reconsider Ojibway – The Information Station
Suggests nature preserve instead of big box … some Mondays are just way better than others. Thanks to you Sir. Glad that some politicians have heard of the Climate Accord of 2015 and are on board with that. As well as not having their heads stuck in the sand so that they see more creative Read more
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A Different December…
My friend, Kelly Babcock, recently coined a phrase, “December, wearing October’s sweater” which I found delightfully apt for this year’s December. In some ways, this strangely balmy December reminds me of home. Home was Windsor, Ontario, Canada’s most southerly city. In fact, it is south of Detroit, Michigan. I grew up there, but I’ve spent Read more
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November Passing
This has been an interesting month. Very different from past Novembers that I have experienced. Frosts, snow, melts and glorious Indian Summer days. I haven’t accomplished half of what I had on my “to-do” lists. Big sigh. Maybe there’s a lesson in there though. For one … don’t make so many long to-do lists. It Read more
-
Summon the Artist
I will be visiting the Bean Cellar more frequently because those bell paintings…well, those bell images. And that’s all I can say. I too am choosing to branch out into an old and treasured art form or more accurately modalities, genres, techniques. Sometimes, some years, returning to old loves just feels right. We need to Read more
-
Poems to read together with children
Originally posted on Leafology: First one here is something I’d like to share with my grandson, Jams who lives far away. Reading poetry with children is something I’ve always enjoyed and there are some wonderful poems to share here: A small dragon Brian Patten (you can listen here: http://www.poetryarchive.org/poem/small-dragon) Treat yourself and be read to.… Read more
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Inspiration Monday: Fäviken
Source: Inspiration Monday: Fäviken Even in the midst of a blogging sabbatical, I must share this. Because? Because it speaks of doing things in just the right way. Although, I do not cater to my perfectionist self, now and again, it just makes sense to slow down and think things through. Then act on it. Read more
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AM 800 – Hatfield urges Coco to reconsider Ojibway – The Information Station
Suggests nature preserve instead of big box … some Mondays are just way better than others. Thanks to you Sir. Glad that some politicians have heard of the Climate Accord of 2015 and are on board with that. As well as not having their heads stuck in the sand so that they see more creative Read more
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A Different December…
My friend, Kelly Babcock, recently coined a phrase, “December, wearing October’s sweater” which I found delightfully apt for this year’s December. In some ways, this strangely balmy December reminds me of home. Home was Windsor, Ontario, Canada’s most southerly city. In fact, it is south of Detroit, Michigan. I grew up there, but I’ve spent Read more
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November Passing
This has been an interesting month. Very different from past Novembers that I have experienced. Frosts, snow, melts and glorious Indian Summer days. I haven’t accomplished half of what I had on my “to-do” lists. Big sigh. Maybe there’s a lesson in there though. For one … don’t make so many long to-do lists. It Read more
-
Summon the Artist
I will be visiting the Bean Cellar more frequently because those bell paintings…well, those bell images. And that’s all I can say. I too am choosing to branch out into an old and treasured art form or more accurately modalities, genres, techniques. Sometimes, some years, returning to old loves just feels right. We need to Read more
-
Poems to read together with children
Originally posted on Leafology: First one here is something I’d like to share with my grandson, Jams who lives far away. Reading poetry with children is something I’ve always enjoyed and there are some wonderful poems to share here: A small dragon Brian Patten (you can listen here: http://www.poetryarchive.org/poem/small-dragon) Treat yourself and be read to.… Read more
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Inspiration Monday: Fäviken
Source: Inspiration Monday: Fäviken Even in the midst of a blogging sabbatical, I must share this. Because? Because it speaks of doing things in just the right way. Although, I do not cater to my perfectionist self, now and again, it just makes sense to slow down and think things through. Then act on it. Read more
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AM 800 – Hatfield urges Coco to reconsider Ojibway – The Information Station
Suggests nature preserve instead of big box … some Mondays are just way better than others. Thanks to you Sir. Glad that some politicians have heard of the Climate Accord of 2015 and are on board with that. As well as not having their heads stuck in the sand so that they see more creative Read more
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A Different December…
My friend, Kelly Babcock, recently coined a phrase, “December, wearing October’s sweater” which I found delightfully apt for this year’s December. In some ways, this strangely balmy December reminds me of home. Home was Windsor, Ontario, Canada’s most southerly city. In fact, it is south of Detroit, Michigan. I grew up there, but I’ve spent Read more
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November Passing
This has been an interesting month. Very different from past Novembers that I have experienced. Frosts, snow, melts and glorious Indian Summer days. I haven’t accomplished half of what I had on my “to-do” lists. Big sigh. Maybe there’s a lesson in there though. For one … don’t make so many long to-do lists. It Read more
-
Summon the Artist
I will be visiting the Bean Cellar more frequently because those bell paintings…well, those bell images. And that’s all I can say. I too am choosing to branch out into an old and treasured art form or more accurately modalities, genres, techniques. Sometimes, some years, returning to old loves just feels right. We need to Read more
-
Poems to read together with children
Originally posted on Leafology: First one here is something I’d like to share with my grandson, Jams who lives far away. Reading poetry with children is something I’ve always enjoyed and there are some wonderful poems to share here: A small dragon Brian Patten (you can listen here: http://www.poetryarchive.org/poem/small-dragon) Treat yourself and be read to.… Read more
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Inspiration Monday: Fäviken
Source: Inspiration Monday: Fäviken Even in the midst of a blogging sabbatical, I must share this. Because? Because it speaks of doing things in just the right way. Although, I do not cater to my perfectionist self, now and again, it just makes sense to slow down and think things through. Then act on it. Read more
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AM 800 – Hatfield urges Coco to reconsider Ojibway – The Information Station
Suggests nature preserve instead of big box … some Mondays are just way better than others. Thanks to you Sir. Glad that some politicians have heard of the Climate Accord of 2015 and are on board with that. As well as not having their heads stuck in the sand so that they see more creative Read more
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A Different December…
My friend, Kelly Babcock, recently coined a phrase, “December, wearing October’s sweater” which I found delightfully apt for this year’s December. In some ways, this strangely balmy December reminds me of home. Home was Windsor, Ontario, Canada’s most southerly city. In fact, it is south of Detroit, Michigan. I grew up there, but I’ve spent Read more
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November Passing
This has been an interesting month. Very different from past Novembers that I have experienced. Frosts, snow, melts and glorious Indian Summer days. I haven’t accomplished half of what I had on my “to-do” lists. Big sigh. Maybe there’s a lesson in there though. For one … don’t make so many long to-do lists. It Read more
-
Summon the Artist
I will be visiting the Bean Cellar more frequently because those bell paintings…well, those bell images. And that’s all I can say. I too am choosing to branch out into an old and treasured art form or more accurately modalities, genres, techniques. Sometimes, some years, returning to old loves just feels right. We need to Read more
-
Poems to read together with children
Originally posted on Leafology: First one here is something I’d like to share with my grandson, Jams who lives far away. Reading poetry with children is something I’ve always enjoyed and there are some wonderful poems to share here: A small dragon Brian Patten (you can listen here: http://www.poetryarchive.org/poem/small-dragon) Treat yourself and be read to.… Read more
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Inspiration Monday: Fäviken
Source: Inspiration Monday: Fäviken Even in the midst of a blogging sabbatical, I must share this. Because? Because it speaks of doing things in just the right way. Although, I do not cater to my perfectionist self, now and again, it just makes sense to slow down and think things through. Then act on it. Read more
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AM 800 – Hatfield urges Coco to reconsider Ojibway – The Information Station
Suggests nature preserve instead of big box … some Mondays are just way better than others. Thanks to you Sir. Glad that some politicians have heard of the Climate Accord of 2015 and are on board with that. As well as not having their heads stuck in the sand so that they see more creative Read more
-
A Different December…
My friend, Kelly Babcock, recently coined a phrase, “December, wearing October’s sweater” which I found delightfully apt for this year’s December. In some ways, this strangely balmy December reminds me of home. Home was Windsor, Ontario, Canada’s most southerly city. In fact, it is south of Detroit, Michigan. I grew up there, but I’ve spent Read more
-
November Passing
This has been an interesting month. Very different from past Novembers that I have experienced. Frosts, snow, melts and glorious Indian Summer days. I haven’t accomplished half of what I had on my “to-do” lists. Big sigh. Maybe there’s a lesson in there though. For one … don’t make so many long to-do lists. It Read more
-
Summon the Artist
I will be visiting the Bean Cellar more frequently because those bell paintings…well, those bell images. And that’s all I can say. I too am choosing to branch out into an old and treasured art form or more accurately modalities, genres, techniques. Sometimes, some years, returning to old loves just feels right. We need to Read more
-
Poems to read together with children
Originally posted on Leafology: First one here is something I’d like to share with my grandson, Jams who lives far away. Reading poetry with children is something I’ve always enjoyed and there are some wonderful poems to share here: A small dragon Brian Patten (you can listen here: http://www.poetryarchive.org/poem/small-dragon) Treat yourself and be read to.… Read more
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Inspiration Monday: Fäviken
Source: Inspiration Monday: Fäviken Even in the midst of a blogging sabbatical, I must share this. Because? Because it speaks of doing things in just the right way. Although, I do not cater to my perfectionist self, now and again, it just makes sense to slow down and think things through. Then act on it. Read more
-
AM 800 – Hatfield urges Coco to reconsider Ojibway – The Information Station
Suggests nature preserve instead of big box … some Mondays are just way better than others. Thanks to you Sir. Glad that some politicians have heard of the Climate Accord of 2015 and are on board with that. As well as not having their heads stuck in the sand so that they see more creative Read more
-
A Different December…
My friend, Kelly Babcock, recently coined a phrase, “December, wearing October’s sweater” which I found delightfully apt for this year’s December. In some ways, this strangely balmy December reminds me of home. Home was Windsor, Ontario, Canada’s most southerly city. In fact, it is south of Detroit, Michigan. I grew up there, but I’ve spent Read more
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November Passing
This has been an interesting month. Very different from past Novembers that I have experienced. Frosts, snow, melts and glorious Indian Summer days. I haven’t accomplished half of what I had on my “to-do” lists. Big sigh. Maybe there’s a lesson in there though. For one … don’t make so many long to-do lists. It Read more
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