Monthly Archive: March 2016

bud sheen

So subtle, it’s impossible to capture (oh, I mean to “translate”*) and it only lasts a couple of days. A vague sheen of pink, maroon, pale green, the phenomenal infancy of a variety of...

focus miniature

With lots of big things going on, it’s soothing to focus on the miniature – buds, bees, pollen. This tiny husk fallen from the Valentine’s day bouquet, still resting on the windowsill. I could...

maps and deeds

I spent a lot of time on websites researching tax maps and deeds. Earliest deed is Book 252, Page 173, documenting Nahum and Mary Jellison conveying property rights to William Jellison on January 28,...

vastudevi

Milestone today! Thanks to Vastudevi’s watchful grace (and fate), our offer was accepted. Suzanne sent me Vastudevi’s blessing and I questioned it – not googleable?! She made up the word. It means the goddess...

offerings

Real estate heats up although it’s Easter. An offer was made, a counter-offer’s pending. Really? No! Watching as plans fall into place like dominoes. The right-of-way is right or wrong? The asking price? Our...

saying goodbye

stopped at the crossing gate today, train whooshing north to Talmadge Hill accompanied by flashing lights and warning bells I’ll miss you, train Train station, ticket machine, conductor. The way people stand in the...

vrksasana

Yoga today after a hiatus. Reasserting love for tree pose. Stretching the shoulders, touching palms overhead. Burning upper thigh, awake sensation in foot. Infusion of breathing with calm to maintain balance. Playing with micro-movements...