I’ve been sitting and thinking about this post for a while. Do I write it? Do I post it? Do I share it? Does it even matter? Then I thought, what if today was the last day? The last day she decided that opioids were her answer and she quit for good or the last day she might be alive. What would I do? What could I … Continue reading What If Today Was the Last Day?
stolen moments caught in time two hearts bathed in universal light filling the world with magic and filling it with delight stolen moments taken in love by the purest light This is one of the few photos we have of my mom (Lek) with my youngest niece (Taylor). She loved her granddaughters more than anything else and cherished the earth they lived on. Continue reading Stolen Moments
I found the beginnings of this post from November 2014 and recently saw something on Pinterest (it really is the devil ya’ll) that read “most of my favorite memories come from some old dirt road” and I knew when I read the below, it was time to finish the post. Continue reading “Unpaved Roads: An Ode to Ruth”
I could probably blame Jimmy Buffett for my wanderlust and introducing me to the Aboriginal songlines, but I can only thank him. His music has been a friend, a comfort, and inspiration for me. If he hadn’t taught me the meaning of songlines or dreaming tracks, I would have eventually discovered them on my own. This past weekend, I added 2 more permanent reminders from Jimmy … Continue reading La Vie Dansante
When my oldest niece, Riley, was born, I decided to try and be the most positive and supportive person for her. I wanted and want her to grow and know that there is no limit on what she can do or what she can dream about. My sis says she (Riley) and her baby sister (Taylor) have old souls and it’s the truth. The wisdom … Continue reading You Do Make a Difference
I should be asleep, but my brain won’t shut off and I wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA! It’s almost one and will be past one by the time this posts. I know, I should be asleep, I have work in the morning. I know you’re watching over me right now, slightly shaking your head. I’ll just have to be tired tomorrow. It’ll be worth … Continue reading Happy Birthday to Lek
One of my mentor’s in my career and a friend, Jack Daniel, once said to me: “It’s the quality of life that will matter, not the quantity or the career.” His message has stuck with me since then. I hear it quietly in my head over and over. In the words of Gareth Asher, “Gotta get going, gotta get on the road…I’m my packing bags … Continue reading The Voice That Speaks Inside
Not only am I celebrating you Mama, it’s also a full moon tonight, which I find very fitting if I do say so myself. Luna and all her might shining down with you on this glorious day. Simply amazing and a sign of the power you still have in my life. You’ve been gone four years now. It seems like yesterday but it also seems … Continue reading Celebration of Lek 2013
Happiest of Birthdays to Ruth Taylor, who turns 94 years awesome this year. My grandmother has always been one of the women in my life that has shaped me into the woman I am now. She always spoke exactly what was on her mind, didn’t take any crap from anyone, stood up for herself, and lived her life the way she wanted with her husband … Continue reading Happy Birthday Ruth Taylor
In no particular order, here’s a list of things I’ve learned while exploring & exposing myself… As Ville Vallo of HIM says in a brilliant quote, “Music is my ‘God,’ my best friend.” Without music, I am sure I would not have survived being on this earth for so long. Music has also given me some of the best friendships I could ever ask for. … Continue reading Things I’ve Learned