Last week I attended the Mark My Words opening reception at the Palm Beach Cultural Council. This art exhibit features artists in Palm Beach County that use words as their subject matter and muse, including two collaborations with Kimberly K. Taylor-Pestell and Kristen Alden from my poetry book Sage Words. A gratifying manifestation of the… Read More
To celebrate the holidays, Gluten Free Sage is gifting a copy of my poetry book Sage Words! Spread the word about my Poetry in Motion series on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to be entered to win. You can share the love on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram up to three times per day, and use any… Read More
I am honored and delighted to be featured in this Lacelit interview with Kimberly Taylor-Pestell! Thank you Kimberly for featuring me, Sage Words and Gluten Free Sage on your beautiful blog. Photo Courtesy: Deb Tracey Photography Her 3-way interview talks about the meaningful collaboration between Kimberly, Kristen and me, as well as the creative process… Read More
Sometimes you have to quietly talk yourself into things. Or lightly pinch yourself. Give yourself a little self kindness boost and an earthy dimension to your day. This moment is REAL. I have a personal story to share. About a year ago, my son Doug reminded me that I used to write poems about his… Read More
Good people are so busy doing and being “them” that they sometimes miss when others are conspiring about. They’re doing everything by the book: rule following, showing up, thinking smart, and working hard. Their tribe is counting on them and they are with it! They don’t take too much time to wonder—or care—who is crafty… Read More
Pennies from heaven, butterflies, owls, cardinals, dragonflies, feathers, and my all time favorite… bunny rabbits. Some people call them omens or messages. I call them signs from Guardian Angels. I get them just when I need an Amen-Everything’s-Gonna-Be-OK moment. I say prayers. I send out wishes, thoughts or requests to the Universe. Then I get… Read More
Today is the perfect Spring day in South Florida. The sky is incredibly blue and the weather is delicious. Spring is the perfect time to pick up some fresh, seasonal produce, and for getting outdoors and immersing yourself in the beauty of the season. Listening to the sounds of the birds, feeling the changes in… Read More
Today was a double hit of special deliveries and little treats in the mail! Mom and Dad sent me a gorgeous beach towel for my laps in the pool, a trinket for my office, and this fun inspirational plaque: Anyone that knows me also knows my Scotties are my office mates and I get a… Read More
We are on the move to get better everyday, taking one step at time to reach our destination. But the truth is we never know exactly where we’ll end up. We stay polished. We get educated. We study for—and receive—certifications. We pass tests, show up, and hold doors. We pay attention. We listen. A new… Read More
Right in your own town, county, neighborhood, or even your own backyard, you can find the most fantastic bird trails and butterflies, flowers… even owls! Just Google “bird trails” and your zip code, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised! This weekend was wonderful—filled with a lot of bird watching, walking, and just allowing the sun to… Read More