I heard a question being asked on a podcast – "When does your body feel the most beautiful?" Which was answered by Mirna Valerio with, "When I am running, I feel powerful and that makes me feel beautiful."    I… Continue reading

The clearness of the Lake Superior; offers no surprises. We can see clear through, and know its bottom and the lack of weeds. We know what lays beneath – for we can see it. This clarity gives us confidence; not… Continue reading

Life happens in micro seconds, it is constantly flowing and becoming – as they say, "the only thing constant is change". When I experienced an out of control vehicle tumbling down the road towards us, I was watching reality unfold.… Continue reading

Learning how to manage life, often means juggling between reality and our preconceived idea of how our day will go. The best laid plans often get put aside in order for life to move forward. Perhaps it is best to… Continue reading

Extra Ordinary woman doing amazing things, are my inspiration. Pushing beyond the expectations of others! I created this quilt to recognize the badassery in completing a full Ironman. During which her bike was left in a high gear and she… Continue reading

Integrity – the state of being whole and undivided. I heard this definition and it made complete sense to me. Integrity is about how you feel inside.  About doing, saying and being in harmony with your truth. Integrity means, you… Continue reading

My 3 year old granddaughter was helping me add beads to my quilts. She would suggest colors and placement. I loved her ideas!  After each quilt was tagged and ready for the show, she would say, “Hold it up Grandma”… Continue reading

I am in my 9th week of recovery, this week I have returned to work, biked and hiked – and the hip is holding up well. Recovery pain is different than the pain of injury. It is more like fitness… Continue reading

I highly recommend travel recovery; where you take a road trip while recovering from surgery. Not physically able to work, but yet in good shape to be a tourist. I walked sandy beaches… And rocky shorelines. Climbed a  few steps.… Continue reading

Today I looked at my wedding album, a small, very small plastic one, with just a dozen or so pictures. Small amateur 3 x 2 snapshots of our special day.  It's a reflection of how my old religion, and society… Continue reading