Who knew the dew was there, clinging to every blade? Who knew the forest hid a beauty, strong and brave? Who knew a face like yours could hold such hope?…
I hear loud shrieks of joy and delight. I hear roaring laughter and cascades of giggles and guffaws. These are the sounds of exuberance for an audience. I hear these…
One lone lupine stands watch over the neighborhood intersection, eyes on the red stop sign. That bright red sign stands for something and it never wavers, never droops, and does not bow down, even…
I try today to catch a calm moment in the place that lies deep within myself so I can rest in my sanctuary and allow myself to settle, to pause, to breathe and reflect. It is…
Here in Southern California our drought is dry and angry, laying waste to lawns, shrubs and even trees. I’ve heeded the wake up call to acknowledge the natural climate I…
Weeds have been on my mind lately. I’d been missing them because, for some time now, and for some reason they were not calling out to me. But today, and…
Smaller than a pea and as perfect as a rose, I found this Scarlet Pimpernel flower when I was looking for something much larger. I looked for beauty and serenity. I…
Open Eye Finally the grey dawn came to announce morning and the weed seeker opened her eyes, brushing aside the sleep that had offered no escape from the thoughts that chased…
“Oh Daddy! How do you know what you know? Can you tell me the secrets? Can you help me be strong? When I am with you I feel brave. I will…
There are some days when the air will not clear, when the sun does not break through, and the mist chooses to persist. No amount of waving at the fog…
