Grandmothers

Joy Dance

Discontent stirs the potof humdrum day to day Heats it up somehowuntil we boil overwith new joy • • • Meanwhile, the stars riseand set each dayDancing their joy dance Whether or not we areexperiencing our storms of life

StarMan

Starman stands on the brink toes sunk into fertile soil Arms outstretched fingers tickling his beloved stars Above, below, around, through the twinkling light dances with its shadow self The Yin and Yang ever twining, ever spinning as Starman sees...

Little Squirrel

Little squirrel sat there(squatted actually) Staring at meas I stared at herCaught in a momentfor more than several Neither wishingto break the connectionor be the one who lostthe staring contest Finally, I had mercylooked away, broke the...

Ceremonial Gratitudes

Ceremonial gratitudesperformed with engaged heart Send out waves of lightand lots of love juice I am grateful for Spirit's presencein my life

Highway

Highway

Just to illustrate my point I re-worked an image that I did to illustrate a book cover years ago. It fit The Daily Napkin today, so I thought that I would re-create it for that and here. I am noticing that it has been a month since I posted an image. This is not a...

Going for a Ride

I am perfectly willing to drive down the midnight highway at 65 mph Under the limited view of headlights that only shine 200 yards ahead Why not live life confidently like that? Yes! Let's go for a ride!  

Inkspots

A spot of ink © spreads out in to a splotch   If/when one hesitates even a bit too long   For if one stumbles on the way/the path   The stuff of life keeps flowing whether we resist or not...

A Circle of Life

She knew she had arrivedfor as she entered the meadowher insides lit up Dragonflies and butterfliesbirds, porcupines, and deerall greeted herAs they arrived in ones and twosand some in family groupsin a lilting silencefilled with happy soundalive with happy...

Fairy Dust

Like fairy dust,the blessings of gratitudein your heart Shower upon youthe ability to soar I love flying with Spirit...

Cavorting

Like cavorting dolphinsthey flowed through lifeseemingly carefree With unabashed abandonpoking at turtlesand elbowing whales•  •  • Exuberance aboundsin my heart of hearts When we allow our little kidsfrom inside into outsideto cavort and...