Lookout! Here comes Jelly Beanstalk! She is sassy and full of attitude. “Whatever!?!” as she would say. With any of her many flailing hands on her hips, Jellybean is a force to be reckoned with. While she is emotional, unreasonable and flies off the handle at the slightest provocation, she speaks up for herself and… Read more »
Let me introduce you to the Woochibies, named after the Taoist and Chinese state of Wuji…the place of complete nothingness, before the existence of duality of light and dark, up and down, cold and hot, love and indifference. This state of nothingness is the springboard for everything; it’s pure potential, divine creation and possibilities. This… Read more »
I arrived late. I opened the door to the temple and found myself facing seventy people, all dressed in black, all deep in meditation. Oh no! Why did I choose to wear my light blue sweatshirt to a Buddhist retreat?!? I bowed to the alter and found a seat in the furthest corner of the… Read more »
It’s been nine months since I gave away my wedding crystal, discarded hundreds of moldy, faded photographs, and followed a psychic’s suggestion to move west. What have I given birth to? How have I grown? A few years ago someone asked me what I did for fun and, sadly, I couldn’t think of anything. I… Read more »
My mom left yesterday after a five-day whirlwind of southwest experiences. I wanted to show her MY Santa Fe…where I hang out, my friends, how I love the vast sky at sunset and red rocks and piñon trees dotting the mountainside. We saw Mr. Turner, an art film, at my favorite movie theater, and we… Read more »
I’m going to Michigan tomorrow. I’m so excited! What would entice me to the midwest when it’s undergoing an arctic blast with frigid temperatures of 12 degrees? Children and grandchildren, of course! The prospect of seeing a dance class, making cookies and play dough, doing art projects (I packed my getting messy outfit), and playing… Read more »
One year ago today I was packing for a one-month exploration of Santa Fe. My intention was to have fun while I learned about the town and considered it as a possible next move. No pressure, just an adventure. I had no idea where it would lead, if anywhere. I was checking out the guidance… Read more »
It’s done!!!!! We closed on my New York house today. It is sold!! I can start my life here with a free mind and an open heart! Daring to create with no strings attached! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Ha-a-al-le-lujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! HA-ALLELU-U-U-JAH!!! Share!TumblrStumbleuponPrintPinterestLinkedinGoogleTwitterFacebookEmail
I would love to write about something else, but I made a promise to myself to be honest in these blogs even if they expose my vulnerability. I got the papers today to prepare for closing on my house in New York in one week. It was a busy day searching for old documents, getting… Read more »
Today I started the process of turning in my New York license plates for New Mexico ones. It is one more step in establishing residency here. I can no longer think of myself as a New Yorker who is visiting Santa Fe. I must confess that I’ve really enjoyed being the only New York car… Read more »