one hundred and twenty eight

january has been a long, long, challenging month

i am so happy to say hello to february 

ready for newness

ready to burn brighter

shine brighter

love more

watching the changes in this sweet little plant, 

a gift from a sweet little dancer, 

has been 

a daily reminder 

that growth and beauty 

and delicate loveliness

can still be found

in the endless winter

gives me hope.

one hundred and twenty seven

*Salem Sunday*

 

one hundred and twenty six

yesterday 

as i was waiting for the train

instead of just standing there 

and staring down the tracks 

as most people do

i decided to really open my eyes

searching for the tiny details

in the sheltering walls 

that i usually never notice at all

it's funny...when life feels especially challenging

and i am getting that feeling of being isolated, being stuck

i find it incredibly inspiring and comforting

to not take a step back

but take a step in

to see ordinary things as if for the first time

newness on daily paths

sweetness in the simple

brightness in the cold

magic in the mundane

 

heart

multiplication

 soul sticker

for susan

message to someone

perfect circle

 me

one hundred and twenty five

*Salem Sunday*

one hundred and twenty four

juxtaposition

one hundred and twenty three

icy branches

sunrise on the train

one hundred and twenty two

*Salem Sunday*

one hundred and twenty one

two new collages

crafted during the snowstorm

 

 

 (detail)

one hundred and twenty

snow day!

a blizzard is happening right now and i couldn't be happier.

twinkle lights are lit up, coffee & green smoothie in my belly, 

wonderful music from my favorite morning dj.

i made a little list of things i want to do today.

it's quite an awesome list.

includes things like:

meditate, make a collage, upload new photos, practice yoga, 

and watch movies in bed.

even though my heart is on another coast,

and i really wish i could share part of this fun day with 

one of my faraway kindred spirits,

i am content. 

i am grateful.

a few more images from holiday time....

one hundred and nineteen

this is what home looks like...

 

  

one hundred and eighteen

*Salem Sunday*

in honor of the new year and magic and beauty and everyday magnificence

i'll be doing something every sunday from here on out

i'll be walking about my sweet town

and

opening my eyes

seeking out one small slice of 

something unique

and beautiful

a little glimpse of an untold story

here is the first:

one hundred and seventeen

happy new year

i am so smitten with these days

the sun setting on one year

and shining on another

i am hopeful

i am thinking 

and  

i am dreaming 

of 
heart-opening 

truth
breath
healing 
joy
home

and

(of course)

LOVE