Heron and the Long Neck Stretch

If you put yourself in a position where you have to stretch outside your comfort zone, then you are forced to expand your consciousness.

~Les Brown

Taken in June 2010 while vacationing at Pine Knoll Shores, NC

Video Zen: Clear Lake

Hello Starlings! This past weekend I spent a few wonderfully rejuvenating days at one of my favorite places on earth: The Cabin. The green water, the dirt smell, the loon songs--all exactly what my bones wanted. Here's a tidbit of video zen taken from the boat:

Where do you go to hide out and heal?

Friday Feathers ~ Low in the Water

Another shot of a Heron from our vacation over the summer in North Carolina. It was such a treat to see these "big birds.

The unthankful heart... discovers no mercies; but the thankful heart... will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings.
- Henry Ward Beecher

I am very thankful for you my friends! Hope you have a Wonderful Day!

Summer Sanctuary: Cabin In The Woods

*Last week I enjoyed a three-day-long holiday with my family at the cozy cabin home of my Muffin's family! Both the company and the scenery were the best a girl could ask for. I adore the northern parts of Wisconsin: the landscapes, the wildlife, the flora and the weather. It was a treat to be whisked away from over-stuffed-in boxes and screaming city busses to a place where you can ACTUALLY see stars, the soil is loose and sandy and between loon songs you can hear a pin drop. We spent time with our toes in the lake sipping strong coffee and watching a muggy summer moon-rise. And most importantly--there was space to just Be. Here are a few images from my recharge weekend:

"The Dirt Smells Good Here..."

I can't wait to go back in the fall to watch the leaves change before everything in the woods tucks in for winter. Now dearies tell me; where is your hideaway?

Until Next Time--

Much Joy & Merry Making!~*

Back from the Caribbean!

okay.. i've been bummin'....

just got back from a week in the Caribbean with a family reunion.

boy.. it was fun....

we had a blast... visiting the Cayman Islands, Cozumel, Mexico, Belize, and Isla Roatan, Honduras.

my favorite place was Isla Roatan..... which was paradise....

Firenze 2009 ITALY

a truly wonderful trip!

how beautiful FLORENCE ITALY is! the light -- the food... the antiquities.. the art.... oh my!

i had a tremendous time.. and am so moved by all that i saw and did.

my terrific friends -- stan and rose strembicki [photo] we amazing hosts-- squiring me around to various places.

in the coming days... i will share more of my trip on this blog.

ciao!

Duomo
Firenze


Lucca

Ponte Vechhio

Bell Tower