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Swirly (C)Melanie Parish, 2013

As I walk along the beach, I look out over the horizon. I gaze for a long time, dipping deep into my mind, into the nothingness, free-falling and letting loose of the stresses from the last month. I am tired but the wind in my hair and the gooshy sand under my feet and the… Continue reading Messages

Artist’s Vacation at The Drake Hotel

Sela at The Drake Hotel

I had the opportunity this week to stay at Toronto’s Drake Hotel and we had a fantastic time.  I had never heard of the Drake Hotel although it has the sort of name that sounds familiar to me.  I found it on Trip Advisor and every other hotel in Toronto was full.  I never did… Continue reading Artist’s Vacation at The Drake Hotel

Dueling Guacamole

Super Summer Guacamole Guacamole is one of those remarkable foods that has appeal across cultures and generations. There are many different variations out there, and more than once I’ve been snacking at the hors d’oeuvres table with fellow party-goers when curiosity about the contents of the host’s “guac” has turned to lively debate among guests… Continue reading Dueling Guacamole

Dress Code Policy, My A**!

I am angry.  Yup.  Just plain mad!  And I’ve changed my mind about something that I used to be wrong about. I am a fairly conservative dresser.  I don’t ever wear sleeveless things and I rarely wear shorts.  I am fairly modest in my choices even though I like bright colors and I like things… Continue reading Dress Code Policy, My A**!

Keeping Up the Pace?

I took a course from a guy named Larry Byrum in Boulder, Colorado years ago.  He teaches classes on relationships and how to find the perfect partner at the Higher Alignment Center.  His work is quite interesting and the system he uses has served me well.  One of the aspects he talked about was “pace.”… Continue reading Keeping Up the Pace?