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Saying Yes
We had work to do in the morning so after lingering in bed for a bit, we rose and got to it. I had some stories to frame for a trade publication, he had calls and in between working I … Continue reading
Posted in growing up, Inspiration, love, The art of living, Truth, Uncategorized
Tagged Boulder, Colorado, Friendship, Inspiration, Just life, love
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A ramble about going somewhere
We have a train that runs through town here and in the warmer months, when the windows are open we can hear the whistle blow and sometimes that whistle blows loud and long and other times it’s a short sharp … Continue reading
Posted in Grief, love, Mom reflections, The art of living, The creative process, travel, Truth
Tagged Colorado, Family, Just life, love
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Nothing Happened. Everything Happened.
“The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.” Bertrand Russell Road tripping does good for the soul. Adventures that involve new sights and minimal deadlines and space to freely roam open my eyes and mind and provide that mind … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, The art of living, The creative process, travel
Tagged Colorado, Creative Process, Inspiration, Just life, The writing life, travel
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Why We are Here: Two Weeks in Rocky Mountain National Park
The following essay was derived from my Artist-in-Residency in Rocky Mountain National Park during the summer of 2012. “Why We Are Here” has been entered into the park’s permanent collection and can be viewed at Moraine Park Visitor Center. Extraordinary experiences often … Continue reading
Detour to Sprague Lake on a Tuesday afternoon: Looking for and finding Inspiration
This post is a random rambling or glimmers of a gift I gave to myself yesterday. I was in need of inspiration and so I went out to find it. I thought I’d share with you, my fellow creative … Continue reading
Ordinary Moments: Crazy diamonds, a churning sea, and a family of bears
I had to fight a battle with my ex-husband early this year, one that he announced on Christmas Eve 2013 and that temporarily drained my spirit and left me unable to write from my truest space. During that time I … Continue reading
Posted in dream, growing up, Inspiration, The art of living
Tagged Chautauqua, Colorado, Just life, The writing life
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My heart is home: No longer nesting solo
Four years to the day that I purchased my first home, I sold it. My living room had two red accent walls and the kitchen a yellow one and I painted the dining room green, my bathroom turquoise and installed … Continue reading
Posted in love, Moving, The art of living, Uncategorized
Tagged Boulder, Colorado, Family, Just life, love
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Leaping from Massachusetts to Colorado: Trying to answer why
I am often asked what drew me to leap my life from Boston to Colorado and I think how can we distill any of our life decisions into a neat set of ingredients, in the form of a recipe to … Continue reading
Posted in growing up, love, Moving, The art of living
Tagged Boulder, Chautauqua, Colorado, Just life, love, The writing life
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Happy birthday to me: Let’s sparkle
Another birthday is on the horizon and I’m reflecting on the past year and making promises to myself for the next. Balking at another year older is not my style because what’s the point? Everyone and everything on the planet … Continue reading