Be a True Fool

stock photo While walking the dogs last week I looked up to see a pair of Bald Eagles circle high overhead and then, flying toward one another, they join, clasping talons! From that amazement, they begin a free fall including a triple somersault! It happens fast yet it feels like slow motion … they release […]

Gratitude to Mother Earth Sailing Through Night and Day …

Happy Earth Day! Caught on the wildlife camera at the tree farm early this month And here, in honor of National Poetry Month is one of my all-time favs by Zen-poet, Gary Snyder: Prayer for the Great Family (after a Mohawk Prayer) Gratitude to Mother Earth, sailing through night and day– and to her soil: rich, rare, […]

Earth Day ~ Gratitude to Mother Earth

Happy Earth Day! Gratitude to Mother Earth sailing through night and day! Here is an episode of NOVA describing the ways that the elements of Mother Earth, air, fire, and water interact to create our planet-home. And here, in honor of National Poetry Month is one of my all-time favs by Zen-poet, Gary Snyder: Prayer […]

Gratitude to Mother Earth

Welcome to the art/life trail where we are currently given the opportunity to experience the strength of introspection.  My Thanksgiving Tradition is to post this favorite poem by favorite poet: Thank you Dear Readers…   Prayer for the Great Family — (after a Mohawk Prayer) Gratitude to Mother Earth, sailing through night and day– and […]

Darkest Before Dawn

Hello and welcome to the art/life trail ride! Our journey is one of creative exploration and discovery. On the trail ride we connect to relaxed right brained feminine/receptive power, the fuel that propels forward movement. Forward movement is about to amp up here at the East Gate of spring. ‘Steppin’ In’, Drozda, Acrylic/board, 48 x 36”, private collection […]

Shake Your Wings

December Sky at my retreat farm, Drozda You knock at the door of reality. You shake your wings, loosen your shoulders, and open. Rumi Welcome to our weekly art/life trail ride…Like many of us I stepped back from routine last week to be with family. I’m deeply grateful to have a wonderful and funny clan […]