A Spiritual Journey Through Creativity
I intended to write about our travel day yesterday, but when I started writing in my journal this reflection came forth. I think this is sufficient for today's reflections. Sitting on the balcony -- ocean breeze keeping me comfortably cool from the sun's rays rising over the ocean -- palm fronds bending to and fro,… Continue reading Reflections
I didn't write a blog yesterday. Nothing seemed that important to write about. I figured a new thought to explore would materialize the next morning. So far this morning I've started writing three different times. I think each of the three had potential and will need to be written at some point, but today's not… Continue reading Nothing
Spring is progressing along nicely here in Indiana. We had that false spring in February that concerned me a bit, but I think we’re finally into the real thing now. On Tuesday, it was so beautiful out, I couldn’t resist getting my hands dirty for an hour or so. I decided it was time for… Continue reading Abundance
A year ago or so a woman contacted me about making her wedding quilt. It’s similar to the one I made for us, but instead of only having guests at showers write messages on fabric, she had all of her wedding guests do this. So, her fabric squares ended up being her guest book. After… Continue reading Fail
We don’t have a fenced in backyard, so for the last two-and-a-half years we take Denali out on a leash each time she needs to go out. Since I’m usually up first, I take her out most mornings. We go out the basement door, cross the deck and into the backyard. Often I just stare… Continue reading Turn
Yesterday, the first day of spring, started with a bang around here. Before the storm even began, as I was sitting here typing, Denali started getting antsy. At first I thought she needed to go out or wanted to play, then I saw the flash of lightning and realized what she needed – comfort. She… Continue reading Hope
Since returning from my sabbatical, I’ve started sitting in the back of the sanctuary. For the 8.5 years prior to that, I sat in the middle section in the first third of the sanctuary. It feels strange sitting in a new pew, in a different part of the space. But, at the same time, it… Continue reading Sorrows
I was about 75% done with a blog post on the topic failing when my computer crashed. The irony isn’t lost on me. I might try to rewrite it later. I might not. I don’t understand why out of the blue with no warning whatsoever my computer just turns off. I don’t understand why programs… Continue reading Crash
We’re half way between the winter and summer solstices now. The only reason I know that is because I’m doing a Solstice Quilt Along. Each week Pat Sloan adds a new block pattern to her website for anyone to print off and create on their own. I’m really enjoying it! This is my first QAL… Continue reading Solstice QAL Update
I’ve learned the gift of joy from my dog. She’s coming up on nine years. We’ve been together since with was nine weeks. Aside from my immediate family, we’ve been in the longest, consistent (daily) relationship I’ve ever had. What I appreciate about her is the joy she experiences when she sees someone she knows… Continue reading Joy
Anne Brock 