Loose Ends

Mend what can be mended;
Finish what can be finished;
Let go of what can’t be solved;
Resolve to start fresh daily;
Stay present!

Gathering

Joining with talented, likeminded artists to breathe;
Yoga and creativity connected in one room;
Unstoppable!

Refocusing:

Reflect;
Release;
Refocus.
Patterns change in the present.

Stillness

Surrounded by stillness after the holiday storm;
The space between Christmas and the beginning of a new year is always curiously reflective for me.
Reflecting on the past—not for too long; I don’t want to get lost in a moment that can’t be undone.
Hopeful of the future—but pleasantly present.
Expectations and uncertainties are nowhere in sight; I enjoy the peace and quiet.

Clean Slate:

Waking up to a clean house;
The world is restored;
Let’s pretend the past two months of holiday cheer didn’t count… .
… Could someone please relay the message to my scale?

Christmas Crash:

The day after Christmas is always hazy;
Toxic levels of indulgent food, sugary treats, and boatloads of booze tend to torment my body;
A sudden urge to purge pops in my head—and just like that—Christmas is DONE.
With my partner in crime bouncing behind; we unravel Christmas:
One decoration at a time, back in the box!
Two hours, a vacuum, and some elbow-grease later … Christmas has been boxed up tight.
We need some distance from the merriments!

Christmas:

Midnight Mass marks the start of my day—glorious music and Faith;
My husband and puppies cuddled in bed;
A bountiful barrage of voicemails and text messages from family and friends;
Off to a movie—visiting with a new (old) Disney friend;
Dinner and games with a gaggle of friends;
Cozy on the couch with my favorite creatures, full circle Christmas.

Skipped

Nobody's perfect;
I strive to accomplish my daily creative habits;
Alas, I dropped the ball.
My mind needed the break and my computer is tired, too.

Mission Accomplished

The words poured out;
The edits are done,
Another deadline met;
And it’s time to move on.

California Winter

Sun soaked by a pool;

Palm trees dancing in the wind;

Christmas music blasting;

Baby, it’s GOLD outside!

Dinner Party; The Morning After

Bloated gut;
Kitchen in shambles;
Wine-stained carpet:
Mission accomplished!
We need a maid. . .

Be Present

The dread sets in before you can convince yourself to stay in the light;
It's not too late.
Close your eyes, squeeze them tight, focus on positive energy until the tingling in your brain turns white:
Transformation; snapped back to the present.
Stay here.

Venice Beach

Standing in stillness;
Surrounded by sand, sea, and the dazzling moonlight.
Friends breathing together;
Bon Voyage to the past: Hello present.

Technology

Hours on hold;
Then––an automated agent.
How do you explain that you're having problems with an online system to a robot on the phone?
The machines are conspiring against us;
I'm logging off!

Change; Your Mindset

Sitting in meditative stillness;

The silent energy moves me.

My most treasured yogi mentor is advancing in her evolution as a healer.

Change can be brutal;

Thinking of her manifesting her passion—a priceless act.

Change—the way you view something—and welcome the possibilities!

Soaking Up Sleep

Lounging poolside;
Catching up with my long lost friend:
Sleep.
Lazy post show haze—I soak up the warm LA winter.

Happy Anniversary

Sixteen years ago today, I met the man I knew I’d grow old with.
Every aspect of my life has flourished thanks to our mutual respect, willingness to accept change, and embrace our evolving partnership.
I am a better man and artist—thanks to the partnership, wisdom, love, laughter, kindness, patience, and faith that Jeff shares with me.

Holiday Themed Coffee Creamer

I love your deliciously, rich, incredibly artificial flavor;
Adding a vibrant, peppermint burst of life to my caffeinated cravings.
Mocha magic in my mouth!

Crunch Time

My abs need the workout, but I’m talking about my writing. . .
Down to the wire;
My deadline is near.
My fingers are typing as fast as they can;
My brain feels foggy, the words are not clear.
It’s time to kick up the creative juice into high gear.

Caffeinated Writing Session:

My cramped hand furiously scratches the page;

A cohesive collection of words.

The caffeinated charge motivates me closer to my finish line!

It's Electric

The delivery service called, they’re on the way!

Our kitchen eagerly awaits shiny new friends;

The stainless satisfaction of a renovation.

Mat

My yoga practice has deepened my ability to stay present;

Allowing me to grow as a person and artist.

Thankfully it tones my body, too.

Sunday Matinee

Children and senior citizens an unlikely duo;
Filling the theater with laughter.
Opera, bridging the generational gap!
#HanselandGretel

Touch Up

A minor blemish on an otherwise elegant wall turns into a tragic Picasso knockoff thanks to my “touch up” paint job.
Proving once again: I am not a visual artist.

F_cking Tack-wheel

Spinning uncontrollably;

Your rainbow color infuriates me!

I’m positive Apple is rotten;

Intentionally poisoning computers to crash.

It’s the 21st century. Shouldn’t technology be more advanced?

Corporate greed forcing people to buy a new computer every two years!

Lame.

Rainy Winter LAnd

Pouring through the night, our landscape drowns in nourishment.

Darkness during the day like a true east coast winter.

LA drivers are unskilled with the crying skies.

All around me, soggy faces:

Get over it, we need the rain!

Quiet, Rainy, Words.

Sitting quietly while the rain falls outside;
The clicking of my fingers to the keypad reminds me of my first typing class in high school.
The majesty of letters, forming words; becoming sentences.
Composing my story, daily.

Chips and Salsa

Salty, spice, crunchy, burning, delicious; done!

Charged Up

Plastic currency keeps me stressed.
Career success doesn’t always translate to a bulky bank account.
Gratitude for my health, husband, and happy adventures.
We have more than we need; still striving for a big break.
Breathing helps me to return to the present, and it cost nothing.
Release everything that isn’t light.
I am blessed.

Chug

Cold and strong;
Straight to my brain;
Caffeine over ice, I can’t drink it fast enough!

Six Word Essay on Weddings.

Love and laughter bonding eternal unity.