It’s been a long and lovely fall in our corner of Montana, with above average temperatures and glorious sunsets. My summer pansies bloomed until Thanksgiving! This photo was taken a few days ago by a friend who lives in Paradise Valley. Although it symbolizes for me the end of an incredibly challenging year, at the […]
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It was a brisk golden morning for a walk. Not all the leaves have fallen, some are still cheerfully holding on. I began to think about what kind of things are wise to hold on to, and what things are better to let go of. As I write I also think sadly of those we
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I’ve been meditating on the peacefulness of this tree welcoming fall. Nature has a lot to teach us. The morning news has gotten a little overwhelming. The states of the southeast in America are experiencing unspeakable devastation. The states of the Middle East are increasingly threatening and explosive. The state of politics is constantly twisting
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Butcher Creek, Bear Creek, Bridger Creek, to name just a few. Slowing down for little towns that pass by in a couple of minutes. Ascending high hills to astounding views and descending into ranch land where horses are peacefully grazing. Finding comfort in the back sides of some of the tallest mountains, the Beartooths. Roads
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There is something magical and comforting when the seasons begin to change. Mother Nature has an intelligence far beyond our understanding and it still fascinates me. We begin to breathe in a little differently. People say ‘fall is in the air.’ Fans are put away and jackets and sweaters re-emerge. I find thought patterns and
Just discovered this image from about 1998. I recognize feeling very much the same and yet the world has changed, and in reality, so have we all. I’ve moved four times in Montana and landed once again in Livingston. I’ve watched children grow up and met many travelers along the way. I’ve changed careers a
This unusual white hollyhock was blooming close to the ground along the alleyway. I had to bend way down to try to capture the blossom. Days later I took a look at the photo and found a tiny ant traveling through the petals. I was reminded that sometimes the smallest clues yield the biggest revelations.
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This peachy rose keeps opening wider and wider, reflecting my heartfelt desire to re-arrange my home, my habits, my connections, my selections. As summer began I dismantled the bookshelves, stored lots of books away and created a gallery wall in my little cottage. I purchased canvas prints of Italy, hung my own framed photos and
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Summer is in full force and bees are busy. There’s no better time than a heat wave to share some thoughts with you. The last few weeks of crystal clear skies, delightful rain storms and temperatures in the 70s and 80s were almost dreamlike. However, just after the July 4th fireworks, the 90s and beyond
This happy Buddha has been with me for years. He has everything he needs in his over-the-shoulder sack and is adorned with gems and prayer beads. He is surrounded by coins of the realm and relics of spiritual significance. Mostly I love his expression of joy in action. In a recent discussion, I was reminded
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