Today, I listened to a TED Talk by Gabriela Pereira entitled “Creativity is a Craft, and It Belongs to Everyone.”  Pereira, founder of DIYMFA.com, an online source for writers, artists and other creatives to find inspiration and empowerment, states that “Creativity is not a talent you’re born with or an exclusive club you have to join.  Its not about having… Read More

I love the water.  I love sitting beside it.  If it’s the sea, I love watching the tide rush in and out.  If a river, the current pushing against the grasses below.  Water cascades, undulates, swirls and pools.  It creates caves and arches, eddies and streams.   It constantly changes, catching light and creating mirrors and rainbows.  Even better than sitting… Read More

Next month  marks two years since I retired. The time flew by with travel including the Big Dogs Road Trip and other excursions, nose work trialing and training, many quilts sewn, over one hundred books read, the acquisition of a swim spa, and creation of a huge garden. At the top of my accomplishments is helping to take care of… Read More