Sisterhood

Standing Strong

Since the pandemic and virtual lockdown for the last few years, I have emerged stronger and grateful for my many blessings. I have painted more, connnected with dear friends by phone, notes and zoom. A fresh look on how I view the world. Worked on changes that I could effect and not been bogged down with the other. My One Love series is circling the globe with its message of unity and community. I paint everyday to change the patterns in my brain. I will continue to share these simple images with so many who have expressed how they enjoy this interpretation of ramdom acts of kindness.

Reflecting In Silence

These last few months have certainly opened my mind to what I am capable of achieving. Imagine, I am growing tomatoes, squash and carrots. Who knew I would become an organic gardener. Wow! that might be an exaggeration as there are no results just yet. But I am hopeful. My new book has started to get wings. It will be when finished words of wisdom from a mature women. As an ex runner, I now can power walk non stop for an hour. My meals are plant based and occasionally I might indulge in a dozen home made cookies. Not all at once anyway but over several hours. Making phone contact with old and new friends is more gratifying than sending a text message. It is the sound of a voice that makes the day. Writing personal letters to friends all over the world has continued. How wonderful to discuss our commonalities. My words to all my friends is to believe in yourself. Dig deep inside yourself and find what makes you the best and most wonderful human being you can be. Love yourself! Speak gently to your soul. Grow something, it makes you believe in the future!!!

A long time

Wow, it has been such a long time since I have written anything but life has continued to be exciting. I have met new friends, maintained the old one and reconnected with some from my past. How wonderful is that. My memoirs classes have proven to be incredible encouraging. I have shared stories that were buried for a long time and some that needed to be told. I continue to paint and write poetry which is something that gives me great satisfaction. While the world has gotten so divided, I am able to share with different people that are kind and wonderful so my faith in humanity has not crumbled. A simple HELLO to a stranger you pass by can really make someones day, try it.