Flirting Coach for Women
On an early morning ride today I witnessed the moon over the Briones as the sun was rising at my back. I was struck by the beauty. Low lying fog hovered over Mt. Tam in the distance and on the return ride home Mt. Diablo was silhouetted in golden mist. Nature captured me and brought … Continue reading Beautiful Morning
A few years back I initiated "dance night" with my husband. At the time we lived in a cold climate and I wanted something fun to do without going out on winter nights. This is how Wednesday dance nights originated in our house. Circumstances never gave me the chance to learn the dance moves with … Continue reading Get Up & Dance!
For the past week I have been under the weather. While that was not how I would choose to spend my time, I did have time to give some thought to this phrase. I wonder how feeling ill became known as being under the weather? Could it be that the folks who came up with … Continue reading Under the Weather
Yesterday for the first time in quite awhile I was able to eat dinner on my balcony with the sun still up. It was very pleasant! My husband and I enjoyed the extra time outside; absorbing the time as much as possible. All too soon the sun slipped behind the hills and the temperature dropped. … Continue reading Return of the Light
Our lives call us to attend to the special moments. All over the world people have created rich and diverse ways to mark the milestones of life. Weddings, births, deaths and everything in between are indicators of this being something other than an ordinary day. Rituals assist us in fashioning ways to honor these sacred … Continue reading Birthday Ritual
The simple pleasures of play renew us even as adults. Playtime functions primarily as fun for me! It can help us to problem solve either during the actual playing or afterward as our mind becomes freed. Many companies understand how morale and productivity increase if playtime is incorporated into the work environment. Don't let that … Continue reading Playtime!
In art perspective happens on the horizon line; that is if you are painting landscapes. This is where the artist tells us about distance. Wouldn't it be great if we had such a tool in finding perspective about our life and corresponding relationships? Let's try a technique often employed by painters. Create a frame with … Continue reading It Is All A Matter of Perspective
That time of day where the air offers a rare quality of light, I have been told, is called the gloaming hour. It is purported to hold magical properties. Artists and photographers know exactly what I mean by this, as may a host of others. Some people refer to this time as dusk but I … Continue reading Gloaming Hour
Well, it is that time of year once again. As we turn our attention to a new year many of us make resolutions. We endeavor to be better, eat healthier, and treat others kindly. Our thoughts move toward what we want to do differently, what we want to change and what to strive toward. These … Continue reading Resolve