Picking up a few provisions a couple days ago I noticed that my favorite type of apple, the Pink Lady, was on sale. But the Galas stole my attention with several of them having what appeared to be hand painted striations on them. Its a marvel when you stop to think that this crisply sweet … Continue reading Striped →

“A flower for the one I love” is what the canvas plant cover said; given to me recently by someone who does. Funny thing how that works. Love stirs us to give—have you also noticed that? While it doesn’t have to take any specific form, the overflow of a loving heart and mind always results … Continue reading The One →

This was my Monday. There was plenty to be done but there wasn’t enough energy (or will) to do it. The sign at the office actually had our wifi on it for visitors but I changed it. I clearly had enough energy to make a declaration about my mental state of mind but not much … Continue reading Not So Worky →

These pears were grown in the Central Coast, CA region where “intriguing, up and coming wines” are being produced. They’re not from Napa Valley but rather family friendly Paso Robles having become home to hundreds of wineries with distinct personalities and award winning varieties. It is from this sunny region of vineyards and popular state … Continue reading Gifted →

Have you recently put down new roots? Maybe moved to a new neighborhood or new town with the intention of starting out fresh if not starting over? Perhaps you’ve just begun a new season in the same old location. New seasons demand new growth and new growth requires life sustaining nutrients which are made accessible … Continue reading Rooted →

Three King Charles Cavalier spaniels have come in and out of my life and each one with unique personality traits and quirks. Just like me. Some were developed by the environment they were in before I met them and some were developed because I was the environment. And, yes, I know this isn’t a Cav … Continue reading That Face →

You’re able bodied. You can get around on your own two feet having developed a keen ability to think independent thoughts and make mostly sound decisions over the years. Basically, honey, you’re not four anymore. You’ve learned how to navigate life. Is there a legitimate reason then that you’ve decided to sidecar yourself? Maybe there … Continue reading Sidecar →

Ah, a classic group photo. High school hallways are filled with them. Football teams, glee clubs, the class of ‘97. This is where you’ll find them—framed under glass in a hallway display case that perpetually needs a thorough dusting. Preserved for posterity, for future generations to reflect upon people who “were” if only to view … Continue reading Photo Bomb →

The color of cherries, roses and drops of blood. Book covers, couch pillows, lipstick too but these weren’t gifted naturally, they had to borrow the pigment to have it. There are pops of red throughout my home and I love it that way, even when red has fallen off the Pantone top picks for the … Continue reading Red →

The Chinese bayberry tree outside my office is full of low hanging fruit right now. A quick Google search told me of the fruit’s amazing properties being high in antioxidants, used to reduce blood pressure and treat diabetes over the centuries. I’d never seen such a tree or tasted its fruit before. Amador, the hardest … Continue reading Wait →