it was a blissful time in maine. my husband and i ran off child-free to finally celebrate our big 10. we lounged, drank martinis, got dressed up and snuggled close. lots of talking and listening, serious and silly, all good. we wined and dined and were wooed by this siren’s beautiful music. we slept in [...]

i’ve looked ahead and can see looming the possibility of the second half…of my life that is. some might call it a mid life crisis, others might see it as wisdom gained through experience. to me it feels like a reawakening of sorts. both familiar and new at the same time. it’s not because of [...]

from: rebeccare: our first life coaching “meeting” this saturday
from: kathrynre: a lovely comment left for me here
from: noelre: book club and connecting with like-minded local women
from: ninare: great getting together last friday!
from: mommies who shopre: thanks for joining our community
from: lisare: seeking art for consignment, and opportunities to teach here
from: yoga center of newburyportre: october [...]

remembering, celebrating, and sharing a little of what i know after 10 years of marriage…
10 things about or wedding day on 10.11.98 :1. his father was granted a one day justice of the peace designation to perform the ceremony and legally marry us (which you can do in massachusetts!)…and he did a beautiful job2. our [...]

today i am feeling full and gratefuleven though life often takes me 3 steps forwardthen 2 steps backthere is always a humbling in its wakeand a lesson to be learnedyet ultimately so much joy to savor
filling my well with hope

now in autumn’s embrace, this is the time of year i feel most alive with the celebration of life, joy and comfort. i am gathering all the goodness from my journey through the last 9 months and am harvesting what gifts have grown from my dreams and best intentions set forth back in january. before [...]