Sketching is something I have always enjoyed but it also seems to be the first thing I quit when life gets in the way. A few weeks ago I purchased a new small sketchbook and a fancy pen and promised myself to do at least one sketch a day. I thought I'd share one with you.

to walk in beauty is to celebrate
the sacred dance of life,
to join the circle with an open mind
and an open heart,
and to move at our own pace with clarity,
kindness, and a sense of calm.

to walk in beauty,
is to understand and practice
the way of right relationship and to appreciate
all of the beauty that exists both within
and all around us.

eagle asks, "do you want to learn how to fly?

do you want to see the great creation
through my eyes?

do you want t... read more

I had never been to a Ren. Faire before so my son and I went on the first Saturday. There was so much to see and hear, plenty of things to use up the day. The only complaint I had was it was so hot! And the promised rainstorms that were to come forgot to materialize, ha ha ha. I took some photos and still need to get the film developed. It got so warm and sunny though that even shooting film was difficult.

But it was so fun I went back the following Saturday, this time I got dressed ... read more