"Relax" — perhaps not your first title for this image. How long has this homely garden gnome kissed the dirt? Someone seems pretty lax in their landscaping. Re: Lax. Lax can mean slipshod. Slapdash. Lax also denotes loosened muscles and limbs. Deepened ease. Perhaps it's a continuum? Test Case. A dear friend is throwing a … [Read More...]
I’m Laurie, a contemplative writer, musician and artist, who helps distracted, heart-weary people refocus on God in creative ways that spark hope and wholeness.
I’m Laurie, a contemplative writer, musician and artist, who helps distracted, heart-weary people refocus on God in creative ways that spark hope and wholeness.Read More...
Light Scatter & Yag Shots: Science Meets Poetry
"Light scatter from the microscope," the eye surgeon said. "Your own personal light show." During outpatient surgery today, vivid shapes—morphing from teal blue to … [Read More...]
“Squirrel!” Or Harnessing Distraction
"Squirrel!" Like the talking dog in the movie "Up," I'm distracted. While reading, peripheral movements at the bird feeder have snagged my gaze. A small rodent … [Read More...]
Making Waves
Waves . . . oh how this world waves. Breakers fling themselves at the shore Beasts flick their ears to scatter flies Gills ripple underwater Land heaves and … [Read More...]
Hope Deferred: Next Option, Please
Hope deferred. Not what we had in mind. Dreamer and I finally saw the cardiologist. For 3 long weeks we have awaited … [Read More...]
Sigh, Sigh, Sigh (& Stay Alive!)
Sigh ... audibly. Deeply. Frequently. (So says my fitness instructor) Dreamer's latest angiogram date looms. After 5 … [Read More...]
Breaking In
Breaking in sounds so ... criminal. Unless it's light breaking in, or insight, or a penetrating sense of … [Read More...]
Hinge Points: Relative Movement
Hinge point: It's my blog's 2 1/2 year mark. I’m trying something new. Let me know what you think? Introducing . . . … [Read More...]