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 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
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
Image by Theodora Mansueto A reminder to us “adults” to return and be kids sometimes or as the The Bloggess put it, “…the importance of being ridiculously silly whenever possible.” Continue reading No Point in Being Grown Up
And I hope my nieces can learn from the Doctor as well… From RedBubble.com Continue reading Doctor Who Has Taught Me…
Goofing off with Riley in Asheville, NC (Oct 2012) I’m not a parent, so I can’t say as a parent you hope to…. But I am an aunt, and as an aunt, I hope to teach my nieces the beauty of themselves and the beauty of the world. I hope to share my love of the ocean, the night skies, traveling and music with them. … Continue reading Letter to My Nieces: Peas in a Pod
Every woman needs to watch this and share this with all the women in their lives. We need to stop being so critical of ourselves and see the beauty that others see in us. From Dove [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il0nz0LHbcM] Continue reading You Are More Beautiful Than You Think
I’ve had a crooked smile all my life. I use to be embarrassed by it when I was little. Now, I no longer care. Until today. Today, I wear it with pride and with love. My sister snapped a picture of my youngest niece at Carowinds for the first time and tagged the photo with: Taylor’s first time at Carowinds. She smiles just like my … Continue reading Crooked Smiles