I have always loved snowy days; that’s how you know I am from the South. Seeing snow makes me giddy. If there is snow in the forecast I am more likely to run towards it than away. Back before 4 kids and 2 knee replacements, I was a skier. There are certain days, like today, … Continue reading Snowy Days
Winter
Hole in My Soul
I lost my voice. No talking for several days, shouting to create a whisper. Just as well. I haven’t had much to say lately. No words, at least. Lots of feelings. None that I can really describe. Turns out, a week or so of silence is just what I needed. There is no pressure to … Continue reading Hole in My Soul
Lessons from the Storm
When I stepped onto the path, the sun was playing hide and seek with the clouds racing across the sky. The birds were singing. Urgently. It was not their usual playful banter. My ears heard the differences without my notice, at first. Halfway through my walk, the sun had disappeared, along with the birdsongs. My … Continue reading Lessons from the Storm
Plant a Seed
The cloak of darkness, hovers. Whether snow or cold rain, the damp feels like icy fingers reaching inside the bones. The blanket of cold, covers. It is the winter season. A time of isolation. Seclusion. Pulling back. Staying in. For some, a time of reflection. For others, a time of rumination. Either way, it is … Continue reading Plant a Seed
Michelle's Mosaic 