Today’s prompt was to set the timer for 5 minutes, and stare at anything, or nothing. Then write about “the thoughts, the questions, and the answers that came up in that moment of slowness, of stillness.” I started by observing one of my indoor plants, and quickly diverted my attention toward the cedar hedge. I’mContinue reading “Nothing”
Tag Archives: Reflections
Creative projects
Today’s prompt was to write about a time when I began doing something daily. All day I have been thinking about creative practice and other endeavours that I have done daily for either years, or just a few weeks. I received this bouquet after a successful choir term and concerts. The repertoire chosen for theseContinue reading “Creative projects”
Ten images
Today’s prompt is to list 10 images from the past 24 hours. Before I start the list, allow me to talk about this photo. It was taken slightly more than 24 hours ago. This very, very round California quail stopped by for a visit the other day. According to Wikipedia it is a male quail.Continue reading “Ten images”
To write, or not to write
I have decided to work my way through Suleika Jaouad’s book, The Book of Alchemy. Each of the 100 chapters, written by a variety of writers, contains an essay and a prompt for journalling. I started following Suleika, the creator of the online community The Isolation Journals, back in April of 2020 during the Covid-19Continue reading “To write, or not to write”
Shrinking habitat
Two weeks ago construction work started next to a nearby pond. Not without controversy, this project had been discussed by the city and planners for several years. Munson Pond originally belonged to the pioneer farming family. The Munson family moved into the area in the 1890s. In the mid-twentieth century the area which is nowContinue reading “Shrinking habitat”
How to avoid conflict
-move. And keep moving. The longest time I have lived in a house is 10 years, the shortest was 2 months. Avoiding conflict was the common thread. -read the room. When a person with whom I have a difference of opinion walks in one door, I leave through the other. Or if I am obligedContinue reading “How to avoid conflict”
Remembering Michael
Sixteen years ago I suffered a loss which I think about daily. Michael and I had met only a few years before that, and had fallen in love very quickly. We had similar values including kindness and mutual respect. Yesterday I re-read the eulogy which his best friend wrote and delivered at Michael’s funeral. InContinue reading “Remembering Michael”
Road trips and reflections
I have been awake since shortly before midnight. Nothing seems to be helping, so I decided to watch a movie. As usual I was drawing some comparisons about my own life, and started contemplating some of my past reactions to conflict. This movie was about a young girl who discovered that her “dad” was notContinue reading “Road trips and reflections”
Facing Fears: Lessons from Lacy
I spent the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve at my son’s place. He cooked for me, we watched movies, and we took his two dogs on long walks. Then I stayed with Lacy while he spent a few days with Gia out of town. Lacy is afraid of everything; leaves rustling and cracklingContinue reading “Facing Fears: Lessons from Lacy”
Birthdays and fading memories
Two days ago we celebrated mom’s 93rd birthday. A few family members joined for a lunch and cake at the care home. Mom is living with dementia and although she knows who we are when we show up, her short-term memory is extremely short term. In the two minutes it takes to walk from theContinue reading “Birthdays and fading memories”
Reflections 