Letting Go

  In my processes as a writer, photographer, creator, tiny business owner, I seem to experience a whole lot of not getting anywhere. At least it feels like I can never get closer to where I think I want to be. Still I forge ahead. […]

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The Delights of Every Day

We’ve reached the time of the Autumnal Equinox. Daylight and night are equal. As each day dawns it will bring slightly less daylight than darkness. Despite knowing that the days will keep getting shorter, I love these marks on the calendar that are decided by […]

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A Plan

I’m not very good at planning meals ahead of time, unless it’s a recipe that I really want to try. I love the process of putting together something delicious from whatever is in the refrigerator and cupboards but I usually dream that up a few […]

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Time to Reflect

Late last week we hopped in the car and drove for two days from the mid-west to the the coast. We are visiting family in New Jersey this week and then we’ll spent a few weeks in Maine. I am looking forward to seeing lots […]

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Pause

  In modern life stopping for meals is not an absolute necessity. But, while chewing and sipping on the go are pretty much normal, I like the idea and practice of pausing for sustenance. A meal is an opportunity to let go of other tasks […]

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Spring in the Kitchen

My trips to the farmer’s market usually follow the same routine. I feel compelled to quickly browse through all the stands l before I decide to buy anything. If I already know what to expect at the market, then I usually have a list of […]

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This Week

I didn’t spend as much time in the studio this week as I would normally. I needed a few days of rest and also spent one day planting onions at the farm. Instead of my usual studio update, here are a few things I have […]

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  Back from our long weekend in Colorado. I loved seeing the mountains, long scenic drives, a slow hike through fields, forests and hills, enjoying a very un-fancy picnic, watching an elk from a few feet away, and spending the weekend with Ray. It is […]

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