So much can be said with one pair of scissors...one tube of goo~
Change. Forward Motion.Wandering Feet.The sense that something--ANYTHING--is not stagnating in life..These are the things that I was thinking of as I brought out the scissors today. (And the red red RED dye). For some reason (no, this will not surprise those of you who know me well!) during times of change or otherwise emotional/ milestone seasons/ chapters in my life, I change my hair. Yes, you heard me...my HAIR.Sometimes I have gone softer...a brown--gentle and unassuming--gently grazing my shoulders. It was a season of steady practicality...the university

Fluidity~
A conversation with a friend of mine last night sparked so many things in my heart and mind. We were talking about life and choices. Forks in the road—and atlases hard to decipher (some that are quite possibly meant to be so). My friend was quick to remind me of the perspective that, when adopted in life—causes one to see these things as negative, positive, or merely as “being.” This perspective, as he kept describing it, I recognized as what I now call “the fluidity of life.” For so long I lived in the future…in “what if’s” and “maybe I shouldn’t s.” I was so concerned over the consequences of my choices. Every little detail

Nostalgia (and a bit of insomnia)~
Everyday I think of Some Really Random Things I want to bring back and rock out old school style. Just to name a few:1) Hi Fives...if something is good, you have to give it its due (Up Top!) *And none of that halfway mess...no way---I am talking all out, fully committed, arm entirely extended, make that sweet slap sound...with enthusiasm....and if, by chance, there is a jump involved, that is okay too (the more lift and air obtained, the better)*2) Glitter *and lots of it!* (See my earlier post 'All That Glitters' for

Struggle not denied..
I received an email from a friend of mine who I thank God for everyday. He was challenging me to give voice to the struggles in life that I (and that we ALL) face. I do believe that this blog would not be complete or balanced unless it brought to light (honestly and openly) struggles...plain and simple.For what it is worth, this is my picture. As always, I welcome your own portraits, paintings (finger-paintings I am partial to, of course). ------- Nestled in this nook, Tucked away from prying eyes This feathered bird prays:

the Who
The more I read of Anne Lamott's book (overtly about how to write)...I am struck with the awareness that this book (for me) is more about how to LIVE. Listen to Lamott's description about plot and see if you do not agree:"Plot is the main story of your book or short story..[...]...Plot grows out of character. If you focus on who the people in your story are, if you sit and write about two people you know and are getting to know better day by day, something is bound to happen.Characters should not, conversely, serve as pawns for some plot you've dreamed up. Any plot you impose on your characters will be onomato