camaraderie

early morning
training walk

open to receive

encouragement
trust
goodwill

part of a
sisterhood

abundance

I can recall
100 things
that made me smile
today

overflowing fullness
of the heart

groove

smooth
in sync
rhythmic feel

a hula hoop
and swaying hips

our summer experience
we're in a good groove

hustle

junior lifeguards

combination of
discipline
respect
excitement
play
goals
challenge
teamwork
stamina

and a whole lot of hustle

active

some say we're busy
I say we're active

exploring
wandering
being open
to new experiences

flip the perspective
living

goal

If you keep it unsaid and inside
it shrivels up.

Be authentic
Be decisive

Let it out!

Talk about your dream.
Think about your dream.
Take a step everyday
on the path of your dream.

good

baking

smooth
creamy
batter

cookies
pumpkin muffins
brownies

comforting smells

sweet treats
by donation

the girls
carry signs
and say...
My mom is walking 60 miles
Support the 3 day walk for the cure

and people do

bringing out the good

choices

when it's hard to decide
that means you have good options

forty

Today is my birth day!

I woke up early and took a hike
misty
cloudy
quiet

A day to reflect...

growing up
marriage
motherhood
friendships
adventures
focus on gratitude

A day to dream...

explore passions
look for meaning
make positive contributions
imagine

Celebration!

social

making the effort
to be
friendly
inclusive
and interested

builds bridges
nurtures relationships
brings meaning
to life

flavor

peak ripeness

Fresh ingredients from the garden

Today I made...

tomatoes into salsa
zucchini into bread
mangoes into popsicles
apricots into jam

smells and tastes of summer

cousins

connected

grandma in center
concentric circles
of appreciation

I can still hear their
giggles from today's play

bold

layers

clarity of purpose

risk taking

vibrancy

self expression

cultivating your spirit

conversation

reciprocity
at the core

when it flows
and grows
it glows

partner

My 9 year old daughter
pedaling by my side
5 miles
early this morning

She asked if we could do
the 3 day walk for the cure
together
when she's 16

fingers crossed

reciprocal pride

sunset

at the zoo
after the rain
the color of
flamingos

lift

a boost of encouragement

injects hope

and energy

action

Gratitude
fueled my decision.

I'm walking the
3 day for the Cure.

I'm no longer
someone who says,

I've always wanted
to do that.

I'm doing it!

harvest

golden orange
streaks of ruby

apricots
clinging to the trees

just barely

so ripe
they drop
with a light touch

slurping the sweetness

juice dripping
down our chins
sticky hands

summer at the ranch

hush

quiet morning
sleeping in
reading in bed
cuddling with the girls
hot breakfast

I can even hear
the guinea pigs
munching on their lettuce

reading

Immersed in the story
writing I am compelled
to read aloud

Natural light
comfortable chair
deep breathing
body relaxed
mind focused

Dreaming about
the place and characters

Books opening
minds expanding

dance

Summer concerts in the park

dancing with the girls

coaxing
holding hands
jumping around
moving to the music

hearts pounding
clammy skin
clapping
bellowing "one more"

walking to the car
singing "surfin' USA"

strong sensory experience
imprinted in our memories

loyalty

dedication
heart
experience

intertwined

stronger together

discord

I brought it on myself.

My mind said, "stop talking"

and I didn't

deflate the drama
reflect and know

alignment

try again tomorrow

tides

rise and fall
high and low
and everything
in between

being at the beach
connects us to
nature's powerful force

cycles

flow

channeled, focused energy
like a current

motivated and energized
fully immersed

enjoying the process

joy

When are you in this state of mind?

substance

The 4th of July
festive and fun

memories are sensory
red, white and blue
smell of bbq's
sticky, roasted marshmallows
fireworks booming

The substance makes the fun possible.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident,
that all people are created equal,
that they are endowed by their Creator
with certain unalienable Rights,
that among these are
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

community

In Latin the word means:
"with/together + gifts"

quality of life

energerize

an early morning hike
at Torrey Pines

steep climb to stunning views
stopping us in our tracks

nature's motif
sandstone cliff designs
fuel for appreciation

playful game of leap frog
on the beach

wonder full springboard for the day

compromise

I feel proud
when i witness
moments of compromise
with my daughters

seeds
of empathy
growing

desire

embark on a
personal
reflective
adventure

travel within
instead of around

heart
clarity
integrity

foundations of
desire