The Final Plunge

The Final Plunge

Did I capture it for you? There’s nothing like a last dunk into the water for the both of us, the burst of rosé reflecting across the horizon and into the water—it’s a tantalizing final hour. It’s beyond romantic when … Continue reading

Curbside Flora

Curbside Flora

There’s a new farmer in town. I bet the folks adore her…look what she’s done to a previously unculivated patch to one with flora in full bloom. I took note from the corner of my eye, “coming soon flowers in … Continue reading

Boundless

It’s going to take some kind of ferociousness, some kind of pluck to embark on a solo journey…this phat cat deserves a starring role for his courage. What radiance he carries as he roams both alone and wholly accompanied in … Continue reading

On How to Save A Drip

On How to Save A Drip

I’m a huge fan of these two delights and they are fans of ice cream cones at a neighborhood block party. After all it’s not summer until the bottom of your cone collapses and the best part lands on your … Continue reading

An Amicable Acquaintance

An Amicable Acquaintance

Feathered friends are often my favorite visitors, especially the beloved doves who preferred to nest on my deck to head start their young family. We happened to make some new friends from this ledge, a stick laden with seeds assisted. … Continue reading

Be Kind

Always. With small effort it can be done even when at times circumstances are not stacked in our favor…be kind and provide a heartfelt gesture or an endearing compliment to the living around us. Riding down a floor in an … Continue reading

Hitting the Road

Hitting the Road

Fruits are swelling, nuts are falling…we’re still rolling and growing and sometimes falling. We’ve been at it for four days out of the five, the fourth day an imposed day of rest due to the downpour. It’s a means of … Continue reading

Field of Greens

Field of Greens

Remember that you fully own your power, your might, your inherent inalienable right and in your commanding yet humble way show the others. Endowed with immortal grace to behold the eyes of the besiegers, getting there is no small feat, … Continue reading

Flocked

Flocked

Feathered friends swarmed us for thirty minutes—it was just the right connection needed after a rough parting. But the time was inevitable and our fledgling fled the coop for some grand experiences that no doubt will be invaluable lessons filled … Continue reading

A Time to Repair

A Time to Repair

Emerging out of a temptuous quarter-of-century codependent relationship, I find solace on these tolerant and patient stones that blessedly don’t tug on my empathetic tendencies. Nothing exploding here but a little iaomai (ee-ah’-om-ah-ee) physical healing, to repair the temple alter.