long time sun: the yoga in me.

i planned on writing this morning, but instead i followed my love to an appointment she had. nothing like plans…

conversations about the open road of adventure.

there are a lot of really great & interesting people where i work. and they come in all shapes, sizes,…

a snowstorm got me thinking.

looky what’s going on here in sweden today. yep. it’s a snowstorm. the wind is blustery, the snow is coming…

when the universe conspires.

sometimes there’s just this flow in the universe. like things are unfolding & connecting in ways that send out messages,…

a sudden, surprising happening that changes everything completely.

tomorrow is epiphany. a day that most people probably don’t ever think about or know anything about. but, for us…

lucky number 13.

a clean slate. a fresh start. new adventures waiting in the wings. opportunities for travel. and a chance once again…

the darkest night.

The first peace, which is the most important, is that which comes within the souls of people when they realize…

week 2: belovelive photo a day!

ok. i know it’s a crazy time of year. all of us are super busy & overwhelmed with things that…

the girl with the crown of candles.

no. it wasn’t light outside at 7am. far from it actually. it was pitch dark and -6 degrees (F). there…

happening now.

snowstorm + coffee +christmas music + reading + writing +candles sending out a cozy, wintry, monday morning greeting from snowy…

it was just an ordinary meal.

last night lina & i sat at our dinner table at home. it was a regular dinner on a regular…

do you hear what i hear?

about 6 years ago i was in anchorage, alaska. i stood in line at a starbucks in a barnes &…

one little comment is all it takes.

i got a comment the other day from the mezz which touched me deeply. and i’ve been thinking alot about…

even gray is beautiful.

“Even as a child, she had preferred night to day, had enjoyed sitting out in the yard after sunset, under…

30 days of thankfulness.

so much happens in life. so much bad stuff. or negative stuff. or unfair, or unjust, or violent stuff. natural…

the simple things.

seasons pass. times change. and fall reminds us of the cycle of life. october and november are often thought of…

broken lives & blogging.

i have a good life. no. a great life. sometimes i wonder, though, how everything appears from the perspective of…

sunday night stuff.

hey hey! it’s 9pm and completely dark outside. yes, fall is on its way. no more swedish summer sun at…

today is my ex-pat birthday.

it’s the scary choices that end up being the most worthwhile.    ~ melissa joy kong two years ago today,…

are you trying to tell me something?

i think the universe is speaking to me. something is happening in my little family. it’s crazy. i don’t know…