Category Archives: Pensive & Poignant Thoughts

I’m calling it ‘The 40s Awakening’, even though it can happen at any age. However there is something about your 40s that shifts your view. There is something that happens that feels like you just woke up, looked around, and make you question your choices, and maybe even your sanity—“Why didn’t I see this before?”Continue reading “You Can’t Unsee Once You See”

I am truly blessed to have more than one person in my life that I feel utterly me with every moment we are together. This homage—if you will—is to one such person who knows the guts of my life and has never placed even the lightest judgement on me. A friendship that has endured forContinue reading “Soulful Friendships”

The crisp air whispers to the summer sun: “Is it time yet for my return?” The strong sun replies: “I feel it is near as my burning glory days are just about done.” “Then I shall start my dance in the evenings, ever so gently,” replies the cool calm breeze, “nudging you along, but pleaseContinue reading “August Endings”

Heart beats to the beat Of the rhythm of the sound Of old days and sweet memories Swirling all around Beating to the beat bringing back in time A time when young faces were full of graces And innocent hearts were unbroken Hope for the future was riding high as the beats touched the skyContinue reading “Beat To Beat”

If there is one big thing that I am taking away from my 40s (so far) is discovering what makes me truly happy. Remarkably, what makes me happy in my 40s are the very things that made me happy as a child. I guess we try our best to grow up so fast that weContinue reading “Finding Joy In The ‘Lily-est’ Places”

So, did I satisfy my restlessness? Indeed I did. However, I did not run away from home to be alone in an undisclosed location (as lovely as that may sound). We did take a long (ish) drive to a pretty beach where I did nothing but watch my kids frolic between the water and theContinue reading “Love Letter”

Childhood backdrop Sights and sounds that stir up ancient memories Of lazy hazy summer days When creative play was all that I thought of Each and every day Endless hot humid days Filled with frenzy, laughter, friends, and games Followed by quiet reverie Time to fill the mind with swirling thoughts That land and takeContinue reading “Lazy Hazy Summer Days”

The hug you didn’t think you needed The kiss you have been craving The touch that melts your problems away Sunshine. It’s just what the doctor ordered. It’s been a long winter and an even longer—colder—spring. I simply cannot get enough of these rays. My bones crave it. It has shifted my mood tremendously. IContinue reading “Sunshine”

Flowers waiting to be picked We will not be Bogged down by an endless list of ‘shoulds’ We will not be Pushed into your ideal We will not be Painted with an untruthful brush We will not be Persuaded into unwanted territory We will not be Oversexualized We will not be Told to sweeten upContinue reading “Wild Women”

Hidden in plain sight Genuine smile Open heart and open home Giving of herself Careful not to disturb others with her own struggles Earth angel Beauty that glows Humbling even the bumbling bees Nurturing to nature Mother to all living things She does exist She walks among us Hidden in plain sight Dedicated to theContinue reading “The Beautiful People”