When silence settles inside me, my heart calms down, no thoughts criss cross the echo of nothingness. No sounds, no disturbing schedules can break this expanse, this chosen quietude. It is as if I turned off my connection to an all boo busy, too noisy, too demanding life so that I can restore my Self in … Continue reading Day 5 – Silence
Day 4 – Brew
Coffee, brewed freshly in the morning, served while I am perusing the news, emails, and indulge in 30 minutes of Facebook, the lovely fragrance of the piping hot coffee permeates everything. Mid-morning break, First cup of tea, steaming Oolong or Chamomile, depending on my mental state sometimes it requires balancing the herbal teas. Brewing herbal concoctions, … Continue reading Day 4 – Brew
Day 3 – Wardrobe
October seems to be a conundrum -never knowing what to wear, brisk mornings requiring layers of t-shirt, sweater or cardigan, topped with a raincoat for that early morning walk. The colors of my wardrobe change with the seasons bright turquoise, fuchsia, and May green quietly replaced by muted earth colors, vibrant yet softer. Shorts are … Continue reading Day 3 – Wardrobe
Day 2 – Paint
Nothing more pertinent than this word for the day! Painting our workshop between the first rain shower and hot sunshine is quite challenging. Giving a new look to an old building after 12 years is a welcome change. Body is sore from climbing up and down the ladder that needed to be moved every three … Continue reading Day 2 – Paint
Day 1 – Walk
Walk Walking in the morning, the night just faded away, and a slow sun appears on the horizon. The first day of October rises tentatively - and so do I, choosing comfort versus ambition. Autumn -promise of days getting shorter, of brilliant foliage shining in the fading light. Dew drops clinging on before the sun … Continue reading Day 1 – Walk
Hiking and Writing are two of my most favorite things…
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Hiking Poet 