Kindness of Strangers
Having coffee and a scone at a local bakery & coffee shop. When the young woman who had been at the table closest to mine was leaving, she stopped by my table. She said she sometimes likes to share her readings with others. She felt called to share her favorite verse with me. As Wally … Continue reading Kindness of Strangers
The Next Right Step
In June 1995, I turned in my two weeks notice and then took the afternoon off to go buy a new car. I was miserable in Washington D.C. and wanted to move to Nashville, the place where I had always wanted to live. A good friend from college had just inherited a house, so I … Continue reading The Next Right Step
October
It was a beautiful month on the trails and in the woods. Deep in the woods of Mammoth Cave National Park No idea what created these holes. Favorite vantage point. Snack break
Fall Day
Jessi and Beau on the hunt. Fall flowers: Pigeon Peas Goldenrod has a bad reputation for causing allergies, but it has an important role as the last major food source for pollinators before winter . Sumac Milkweed The arrival of Coralberry means winter is on the horizon. This is a winter food source for birds. … Continue reading Fall Day
Perfect Day for a Ride
Big Moe was ready and willing to go. The weather and called and the early foliage is beautiful. It was a perfect day to be on the trails. Big Moe is a Tennessee Walking Horse. Some of the scenery from one of my favorite spots on the trail. We are up on the edge of … Continue reading Perfect Day for a Ride
Blackbird House by Alice Hoffman
Browsing the shelves of the library, I found myself face to face with Alice Hoffman’s books. The approach of fall and thoughts of Halloween always bring back to me her work for the mystical, mysterious and fantastical nature of her writing. She draws me in and holds my attention and imagination. I had missed Blackbird … Continue reading Blackbird House by Alice Hoffman
Almost Heaven
One of the best things about moving is I can drive backroads to the farm. I have watched spring become summer and the transition to early fall. I have watched storms move in and I have been amazed by the sky. Take me home, country road…. To the place where I belong, my old Kentucky … Continue reading Almost Heaven
Atlas Needed
Not long after I posted about spending part of Sunday hiding in the tub, I received a text from a dear friend: “Love you. I know the Sunday feeling that you talked about in your blog. Listening to “Atlas of the Heart” by Brene Brown while driving. She suggested in overwhelm ‘doing nothing’ is actually … Continue reading Atlas Needed
Sunday Morning Coming Down
I’m hiding in the tub. When I hit that overwhelm I like to retreat to warm water. I want to do more today than I have the time or energy to complete. Shutting down feels easier than moving left, right or forward, so I am taking a bath to try to prevent an emotional spiral. … Continue reading Sunday Morning Coming Down
The Yoga Cowgirl 