Everyone born comes from the Creator trailing wisps of glory. Maya Angelou I don't think of myself as a painter. But when my one word for the year found me, the first impression that came was the most literal. My word this year is canvas. I instantly thought of a painter’s canvas - that smooth, toothy white expanse where one (not me) could add color and texture with a paintbrush. While I wondered if it was too obvious, I still signed up for a painting class at a local studio. Don’t miss what’s right under your feet Continue Reading

Can one word really represent a whole year? Maybe as an alternative to New Year's resolutions that start fierce and fade fast, many have begun the year with a single word, phrase or theme to explore in the coming year. Of course, a good word will encompass your goals and give you a wider view for change and growth in your life. I don't know how other people do it, but here's how it happens for me. Usually late in December, I start intentionally paying attention to an undercurrent in my life with eyes and ears to the coming year. Continue Reading