“I did want to say it is difficult to plunge into these thoughts in such a public forum. I need to process and sort and decide how to do it.”
Writing for Five More Minutes With
Written on December 23, 2010
Holiday Flowers That Inspire
Written on December 16, 2010
By now, those of you who are part of the Five More Minutes With community know that one of the ways in which I relax and savor life is arranging flowers
Contemplating Beautiful Statues
Written on December 9, 2010
But here’s the the statue that captured my interest and heart the most. . .the Mother Mary is simply resplendent in her candle-filled coffer. Seems especially appropriate during the holiday season.
Do You Have a Lost Love?
Written on December 2, 2010
On a brilliantly sunny day in Palm Springs, Diana Wentworth read several inspiring poems to a rapt audience. “A Remedy for Insomnia” particularly resonated with me. . .
The Stillness After the Snow
Written on November 25, 2010
Snow gripped the Northwest last Sunday and Monday, just in time to set the scene for Thanksgiving week. It was a beautiful display of Mother Nature’s craft as tiny snowflakes danced around downtown, over Elliott Bay, and to points far beyond.
Beautiful Bouquets and My Mother’s Vase
Written on November 18, 2010
Everybody loves receiving a bouquet of fresh-cut flowers (yes, even some men I know!). There’s just something so uplifting and joyous in receiving such a gift of nature. White dahlias and star-gazer lilies in my mother’s vase And as I’ve said before, I love to arrange flowers, then my husband works his magic in his [...]
You Can Choose to Be Happy!
Written on November 11, 2010
Have you chosen to be happy today? Get up every morning and choose to be happy. Don’t stay neutral and don’t opt for misery.
Under the Light of the Inspiring Harvest Moon
Written on November 4, 2010
On a recent trip to Palm Springs for a culinary conference as part of my other life (as a food and wine writer), we witnessed many memorable moons rising above the desert floor.
The Healthful Effects of Communing With Nature
Written on October 28, 2010
Sometimes I just want to stop all the noise I face in everyday life. Like many people, I receive anywhere from 25 to 50 e-mails a day. Many are spam or things I don’t care about; many require instant attention and response.
How to Live Before You Die
Written on October 14, 2010
“Death is the single best invention of life. . .it is life’s change agent. It clears out the old to make way for the new.
