July – Driftless Grace

At This Very Moment

July 29, 2021 I once heard a wedding DJ tell his client that “people don’t dance to songs, they dance to moments”. Global pandemic notwithstanding, I have enjoyed some wonderful moments in the last few months. And although I didn’t dance, I think I’ve gotten better at enjoying them — especially when the next wonderfulContinue reading “At This Very Moment”

Magic in the Air

July 12, 2021 On the last day in June, the space outside my front door was invaded by magical creatures. I had to do a double take when I left the house, rubbing my eyes to make sure they weren’t being deceived. Hundreds of fluffy white something-or-others were drifting past my face and bobbing gentlyContinue reading “Magic in the Air”

The Announcement

July 2, 2020 I couldn’t wait until next week! A piece I wrote based on a concept from this blog — “shelter” as a noun rather than a verb — was just published in our local arts magazine, Voice of the River Valley. I am beyond proud to have my words next to those ofContinue reading “The Announcement”