Time for my hair to go white and gray
Time to sleep, time to pray, time to remember.
Until Spring, and the heat soaks my bones.
Time
06 Jan 2015 Leave a comment
in Beginnings, new year Tags: breathing, dreaming, snow, spiritual, winter
Finally
06 Dec 2014 1 Comment
in breathing, planning, Uncategorized Tags: breathing, Christmas, dreaming, events, friends, spiritual, winter
Finally today I felt the spirit of Christmas in my soul. I was not sure it was coming to visit.
Today I am planning cookies for the cookie exchange, a dozen spritzes anyone? I am thinking of food for the celebrations we will be attending and hosting. I am thinking of gifts to give.
I am thinking of love, of family, of joy.
Trains in the distance
03 Mar 2014 1 Comment
in Beginnings, breathing, change, daydreams, Fairy Tales, family, freedom, gypsies, history, little girl, mother, random thoughts, stars, summer, travel, witness, words Tags: change, child, dreaming, family, freedom, inspiration, mother, people, spiritual, spring, summer, travel, winter
As a small child I spent time with my Grandmother Schumacher in the summer. Nights I slept on the couch, next to her dining room window, and listened to the train whistle blowing as the train headed through Marengo. I dreamed of where the train could take me, the mystery of adventures I would enjoy.
Now what seems like a century later, near our house, across the road and past the swamp is a railroad track. The sound comes through our open windows in the summer evening,; drifts across on the cold air, like wisps of ghostly sighs, in the winter. The glory of it’s song wakes me in the evening, and I lay awake wondering where it is heading, who else is hearing its music.
During the day, I can see the train passing, cars heaped with coal, tankers with oil, corn syrup, flat cars holding massive equipment, and trailer cars with names like Evergreen, Pacific, Burlington,Hanji. The train for all of it’s fundamental use is a magical mystery for me. Graffiti adorns the sides of it’s cars, art from place and people unknown.
At times, the train stops on the tracks across the road, across that swamp, and its brakes chime a large sweet chime. The first time I heard this, I thought perhaps fairy had broken through the veil, bringing song.
I am happy trains exist, transporting life.
May your season be blessed
25 Dec 2013 1 Comment
in angels, Beginnings, breathing, change, daydreams, family, freedom, People I Know, words, world Tags: breathing, dreaming, events, family, freedom, friends, inspiration, mother, snow, special events, spiritual, winter, world
May your spirit be joyful, your hearts full of love, your families and friends warm and safe.
May the spirit of God help heal our world with abundance and health on this Christmas day. Amen
Palm Reader
19 Dec 2013 1 Comment
in angels, breathing, clouds, daydreams, family, freedom, palm reading, planning Tags: change, Christmas, dreaming, events, inspiration, palm reading, people, Solstice, special events, spiritual, winter
Winter Solstice Celebration
I am delighted to let you all know that I will be reading at Mind,Body, Spirit in St Cloud this Saturday, December 21. If you are interested in having your palm read please contact Mind, Body Spirit at 320-203-9630 to schedule an appointment. You can have your reading and then do some very wonderful Christmas Shopping!
Have a Very Merry Solstice
Spring snowstorm
23 Mar 2011 Leave a comment
in spring snow Tags: dreaming, snow, winter
Woke up yesterday to Spring, went to bed last night with Autumn, this morning Winter was beside me. Erm… Well, I am going to embrace this small blast of winter, one last shot of pristine white snow, graceful drifts, crisp wind before spring comes back home. You believe me right, the embracing snow thing? I am visualizing contentment,
Morning
08 Mar 2011 1 Comment
in random thoughts, words Tags: crows, spiritual, winter
Early this morning, I lay in bed and pretended it was spring. Listening to the early morning sounds; J.T. grinding coffee beans, Parker the dog rattling his collar; excited,awake, fed, and happy, Melody heading off to work and school, I felt content, warm, not at all ready to face the reality of no sun and more snow. We have a plentiful amount of snow this winter…no lacking of snow.
I picture crows, sitting, snug in high branches, talking back and forth, discussing their coming day, perhaps some shiny black heads, feathers sleek, nodding towards another, black eyes watching, warily, the world below. Talking, warning, celebrating of the day.
I did not want to rise, felt contemplative, warm, content. I lazily dozed, woke again, dozed again. Each waking moment, spent marveling at my blessings. I have many.
Mornings are very good.
When I am old.
28 Feb 2011 3 Comments
in random thoughts, travel Tags: events, friends, spiritual, winter
When I am old, I believe I will hibernate until spring thaws our land. I will peek out my window and see the crystals forming in the air, then snuggle back, under my downy quilts, with a book, hot tea, and a warm fireplace.
My friends will come to call and try to cajole me to enjoy activity out-of-doors, dog sledding, snow shoeing, walking across crispy lakes. I will say no.
Well perhaps if peppermint schnapps is included at the end of the snowy day, then I perhaps will agree.
