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Monday’s Musings

Spent a most delightful morning in the presence of a wonderful woman. What an indulgence. Sadly, an indulgence we often deny ourselves. To be with someone who fills our cup and loves us just as we are in this present moment. An act of mindfulness that is also a gift to self. I am … Continue reading Monday’s Musings →

“With every leaf a miracle.” ~~ Walt Whitman

A long time ago I found an artist's blog. Her poignant pieces of art, she called "leafology" ... the blog is no longer online and I can't find any indication of it ever being there. That is sad because I'd like to let this artist know how profoundly her work touched me. So if she … Continue reading “With every leaf a miracle.” ~~ Walt Whitman →

Newness…turning over a new leaf

I hope you've noticed that I renamed the blog, Leafology. It's not an original phrase, but I fell in love with it a long while ago when someone else posted their art of leaves and named the page leafology. They are no longer on the internet (I've searched and searched). I've named a print from … Continue reading Newness…turning over a new leaf →

A short narrative in a tone poem

Propelled by a process found in a tool called “Sojourn” whereby you draw 3 words to accompany a theme word using word dice. On November 21, 2012 I drew these: SOUL (theme die) doubt / inspire / truth Interestingly enough the friend who gifted me with this tool ceased to be friend just today. “If … Continue reading A short narrative in a tone poem →

Another look at homecoming …

In Ladder to the Moon, Allegra Taylor, speaks these words outlining the expansive view of home: “Home, as journey’s end, as a spiritual destination, as coming to rest in my own heart. The end of exile.” And today these words bite into my heart till it bleeds. For today we are having the Bruce Grey … Continue reading Another look at homecoming … →