January

Time for introspection.  Digesting the past year and planning for the coming year.  Deciding goals, understanding intentions, evaluating actions... 

I'm in and out of the studio, trying to be out more than in.  It's hard to take a break sometimes when I love what I do and always want to do better.  Yet, breaks are needed to get perspective and re-energize.  Long walks on the beach, finding time to read, going out with friends, sitting by the fire with family...

We are a sum of our parts, chosen, selected by chance and/or with purpose. How does it all come together? How will it come together? How has it come together?

Muffin Moments

With the seasonal rush and chaos in the air, find a moment for yourself as I did.  I made Cider Muffins this morning to celebrate Saturday. I had leftover cider to use up and needed a break from the cold cereal, which while predictable, is sometimes a bit plain.  I found this recipe on Cooks.com http://tinyurl.com/6tmbyt6 and decided to try it out.  I substituted pecans for raisins and might add a tablespoon of sugar, but otherwise found it simple and satisfactory.  A great holiday pick-me-up before I headed for the Studio.

Seasonal Blessings

"Bless the Master of this House,
and the Mistress, too,
And all the Little Children..."

Remember Those Near and Far Away,
Those Who Have, and Those Who Have Not,
Friends and Family,
Neighbors,
Enemies, and Adversaries.

Blue Blessings

The World is not Black & White,
and the Winter Holidays
are not just Red & Green!

More...

If I had a boat...

I'd Sail on the Bay...

...But Since I Don't,

On the Beach I'll Stay...

Until the Time Comes to Fly Away.

Small Parts

Today I am thinking of the small parts we have in this greater world.  Trivial things add up to greater things.  What may seem unimportant at one moment, may not be at another.  We make choices all the time.  I try to be mindful.  Sometimes things go our way and sometimes they don't.  What do we take from it, or pass along...I have to hold steady in my pursuit of my goals, even if I have doubts occasionally.  Stay true, while being aware.  Find your voice and speak your voice.

A post from a friend Is Talent Enough? makes me think and led me to another, Gatekeeper, I am you.