wearing the right fit

wearing the right fit

I find that I get better at standing in my own shoes the more I do it. Makes perfect sense, I know, but let me explain. For most of my life I’ve trod the path of others-in borrowed shoes if you will. I never realized they were shoes on loan; I thought I was...
voluntary solitary confinment

voluntary solitary confinment

or maybe I should call it house arrest. Hmmm. Both sound so final; so definitive and closed. But that’s not what it is at all. I am closing doors in order to open new ones. Seeking voices and words to carry me to the next place-by standing alone: walking in a...
edges

edges

As I awaken today, filled with anticipation of all that I want to do, all that needs me to do, and all that just feels good to do, I realize it’s all about edges! Living on the edge is living close to the action; fully engaged and right there with goosebump...
diversifying my medium

diversifying my medium

Hugging the boys goodbye as they set off for their time in Michigan and keeping the car pointed south at a consistent 75mph I begin my five plus hour drive to the Oregon coast. I adore Oregon. I spent the better part of motherhood in the southwest quadrant of Portland...