Finding Magic

Magic is found in the in-between spaces, Dappling the grass at the edge of the trees; Whispering soft in the hues of the sunset, Lapping the line between sandbars and seas, Rising to welcome the mists of the morning, Gently caressing with eventide’s breeze. Look for the sparkle in thunder and raindrop; Look for the…

Breathe

Here, take a breath Come from a mountain High in the Himalayas Take it in, reverently; Savor – Now release, an offering to trees Deep in the Amazon. Rest. In, salt-kissed Caribbean air Warmed, as you, by the sun; Hold that joy, Then out, A gift for the green of Ireland. Wonder – How you…

Magic Verse

A bit of a foray into fiction. My kids and I came up with the idea and characters for this story together, and this is the first installment.

Harry Potter Wizard Costumes

Ah, Halloween. My kids’ favorite holiday, and the one most likely to make me pull my hair out! Happy Halloween. Eat some candy. You deserve it.  This year my oldest decided he was going to be Harry Potter. Easy, right? Scarf, robe, wand, scar and glasses.  Of course, his bookworm sister wanted to be Hermione….