Tag Archives: outdoors

Winter Is Really Here

♦ December 4, 2013 ♦ 2 Comments

It’s been a good year, in many ways. Weather inspires me, probably because I live in Colorado where the weather is pleasant so much of the time. Our summer was not terribly hot, autumn was temperate and full of colorful leaves (and yes, a big flood, which was scary and messy.) Now, it’s snowing and …

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The Irresistable Fall Clean-Up

♦ October 3, 2013 ♦ Leave a comment

Some folks speak of the concept of letting a garden sort of progress naturally through the seasons, dying leaves and seeds falling where they may. I’m not opposed to letting nature take it’s course. In fact, all sorts of “volunteer” squash, lettuces, and flowers graced my yard this year. But today was one of those …

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Imperfection Guaranteed

♦ July 31, 2013 ♦ Leave a comment

I enjoy spring cleaning, and even more, the result. All the stuff I ignore when it’s too cold out to be motivated to clean, all that is musty and dusty, is replaced by clean freshness and everything seems brighter. Well, I don’t know about you, but that only lasts for a while…suddenly, it’s August. August …

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Water, Water Everywhere?

♦ June 27, 2013 ♦ Leave a comment

It’s summer, officially, and just in time for the heat wave. I heard on the radio today that it’s going to hit 120 degrees today in some parts of the southwest! Even in northern Colorado, where it”s usually fairly mild weather, it’s been around 100 degrees for the last few afternoons. For those of you …

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My Top 5 Foods for a Memorial Day Picnic

♦ May 21, 2013 ♦ 1 Comment

Nearly every year, May kicks us so hard that by Memorial Day, we don’t have a plan at all. We end up doing something with family, friends & neighbors at the last minute. But, guess what? It’s still just as fun! It’s nice enough the last Monday in May to eat outdoors, and even to …

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Call Me an Environmentalist

♦ April 20, 2013 ♦ 1 Comment

I used to say, “I’m not an environmentalist. I just think we should take care of what we have.” Over the past several years, I have learned a lot more about not only the condition of the various areas of our planet, but also about the potential to restore damaged areas. I am not a …

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Lazy Snow Day

♦ February 24, 2013 ♦ 5 Comments

The blizzard has taken us by surprise; but then, who is surprised by a snow storm in Colorado in February? And so, the person I was going to interview for my next post is in a nearby town, while my minivan is pretty inaccessible & the roads less than optimal for driving. So, I am …

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Two Nourishing Poems

♦ February 17, 2013 ♦ Leave a comment

Art nourishes my soul. It’s something I have known from an early age. My mother saw to it that my brother & I were able to attend symphonies, art exhibits, plays, and poetry readings during our childhood. I could lose myself in playing the piano or creating a piece of art. (I never excelled at …

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Develop Flexibility for Good!

♦ February 14, 2013 ♦ Leave a comment

Dancers are some of my favorite subjects. I have been a fine art painter for most of my life, & have always been drawn to the human figure as a subject. Many artists have depicted dancers; but not many actually paint the figure in the air or in motion– my favorite! My daughter began dancing …

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What’s “In Season” In The Dead of Winter?

♦ January 16, 2013 ♦ Leave a comment

During the past few months, I’ve become a little more familiar with the teachings of ayurveda. I had picked up a couple of books on the topic a while back; but after reading a bit, I was more confused than inspired. But my renewed interest was sparked first when I heard a lecture by Dr. …

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