Snow O's

Snow is sagging on my arbor in a rare and delicate way, forming an upside down semicircle and looking like giant peppermint lifesavers. An hour later, they are gone.

Every moment is this rare and fragile. Can i drop into the beauty of Now? Now.

Camellias

We are taking a break from mud season in the North Country by taking a vacation in the Florida panhandle where camellias are blooming. Delicate camellias are short-lived; they quickly turn brown and pass away. Yet while they live, i can't take my eyes off them. So lovely. So young. So full of promise.

A 38-year-old friend has been diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer. She is opting for wholistic treatment, and she is extremely clear about this. She has two young children. She bought an old house a couple of years ago and has refurbished it. So lovely. So young. So full of promise.