"To prolong life, worry less." -Chinese Proverb

For the Everyday Matters Group “Kitchen Challenge”. I struggled not to judge every imperfection and succeeded by just getting lost in the designs of the tin. I found it very meditative to draw the design and go over it with my favorite graphite pencil. I’m delighted with the result because I stuck to it and…

What if there were no regrets? What if there were no mirrors, no fashion magazines no clothes no money? What if there were only M O M E N T S strung together hands pressing on flesh lovers embracing and the love of self and L I F E permeating EVERYTHING? What if our job,…

“Flying Free” Taken with Canon Digital Rebel Cross-Processed in Photoshop with nik filters “When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.” -John Ruskin This is why I love photography. I can combine a skill I have learned (and continue to hone) with my love of people and Life. Whether or not anything is a…

How to be a “Giver” without being taken for a ride: Make sure your cup is full so you’re giving from overflow. Find out what fills your cup if you don’t already know. Examine your own need to give like you do. Do you need to be needed? Why? Love yourself. Check in with yourself…

This beautifully ripening plum outside my window captured my attention. mmmmm….Summer!