In saying goodbye to 2020, I decided I wanted to choose a one-word theme for 2021. While I haven't had the spike of "time to get my act together" energy I usually have around the turn of the year, I have been reflecting on what I would like to be different. I prefer intentions to... Continue Reading →
Spread the Light When You Can
I made a card from this quote a few weeks ago, thinking this was a good goal, that we should all try to spread our beautiful light during these difficult times. People are like stained glass windows: they sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in their true beauty... Continue Reading →
Staying Connected and Cheerful Through the Pandemic
I just took a yoga class in my guest bedroom. The instructor was in her house, and the other students were in their houses. We communicated through the video conferencing app known as Zoom. In fact, all my in-person meetings this week are virtual. This is what flattening the curve looks like. I am now... Continue Reading →
Belated Thanks to Christopher Tolkien
J.R.R. Tolkien's son Christopher died this week. Fans of Middle-earth are mourning the loss, and no wonder. We owe him much. As his father's biggest fan, he knew what the rest of longed for: more. More history and stories of the world where hobbits live, and we got it. Without Christopher, The Silmarillion would never... Continue Reading →
How Our Adopted Dog Chose Us In The End
We adopted an adult dog from a careful breeder and weren't sure she would want to stay.
