Funny how you really take things for granted until they are gone. (I mean, it is an old cliche; everyone says it, it’s not like it’s unknown) But yet, we still, as humans, do this regularly. When our hierarchy of … Continue reading
Thank You
Category Archives: Beauty
Hug a Tree
When I was a youngin’ my Dad used to take my brother and I on hikes through the trails and forests of Washington state. Every time we’d embark for the great outdoors, he’d tell us upon arrival, “Remember, if you … Continue reading
Grass and Happiness
These days, when I wake up in the morning and want to make myself happy, I open my curtain. Outside, in my backyard, are thousands of tiny, brand-new vibrant green blades of grass. I get excited to see more and … Continue reading
Hey Jealousy
I have written about jealousy before. The context of my previous post came from a place of immaturity… of when I was younger and wanted to be perfect in every way. That I would get jealous by all things perfect. … Continue reading
I am a Woman
Wow. That was really hard for me to say. I.Am.A.Woman. I mean, I have all the lady parts, why wouldn’t I be able to say that? It all started a few weeks ago. I told my friend D about my … Continue reading
I See the (cellu)Lite
Oh cellulite. How you graze thy legs in delicate waves. I have random thoughts, as you all know, on a pretty frequent basis. Today I thought of cellulite. For those of you who don’t know what cellulite is for some … Continue reading
No Regrets
I think the saying goes, “You never regret what you did do… only what you didn’t do.” Or something like that. Or maybe I am making that all up. Yesterday was my last day in Argentina and it was a … Continue reading
Who Da Man
Last post, I wrote about my observations at the airport and the masculine woman I observed there. Today’s post is on a similar idea… but a little different. As you may know (or not know), I am currently in Buenos … Continue reading
Yank It Out
My darling male basenji, Red, is just the sweetest darn boy alive. I know many strangers, including strangers with dogs, may not always agree with me. But of my two dogs, he is the genuinely lovable one. Last week, I … Continue reading
Rain on the Roof
Maybe it’s the Seattle in me. But I love a rainy night. Being inside, cuddled up with the snuggle bugs, a book, a movie, a laptop… hearing the rain on the roof… it’s a cozy feeling. You’re inside, protected. Warm. … Continue reading
Life, Love and Yoga 