Horoscope

Someone who is making a lot of changes in their life is looking to you for guidance on what to do next, and you are more than ready to give it. The true sense of purpose for the alliance you are building with this person is not completely clear yet, but you will understand why you are so compelled to help them out soon enough. All you need to do is follow your instincts, stay present in the moment, and be ready to gain inspiration from their remarkable transformation.

Logo for Washington Wild

I'm so pleased that my logo design was chosen to be the new logo for Washington Wild! They will be using it on their website, facebook page and in print.

Letting Go

To find the courage to let go...that is what I wish for someone I know. It is a person who needs to find in themselves the center of their being in order to release those things that hold them back and hold them down. How do you save yourself from the toxic environment of such a person, while trying to keep from hurting said person?

Word of the Day

The word of the day is Content. Content in that I am content with my work for now, at this point. Content, as in content in my daily life, for now, as it goes along, and I feel thankful that I am employed and we are doing OK. Content, as in the content of something; that which is contained in; the content and how the content is part of what I do, what I manage, what I must go through. Content with the content. Does that make sense? It does to me...but then I am writing it. Content. Happy. Content. That which is contained within. Both and each, different and in relation to each other. Content. The word of the day.

I Love Designing

I thoroughly love designing. I recently completed a logo for a competition. It was a fun project and I felt satisfied in the challenge of it. I think I can expand my creative mind by taking on occasional projects, even if it is just for the sake of doing the work itself. The reward is the expression of color and form and line to attain a certain outcome...that is the challenge, and that challenge is always a tough one. But it reminds me that it is not always about the outcome, but in the doing, that we gain and learn, and feel the creative energy stirring.

Twin Ponds Park

One of our local parks less than an mile from our house is Twin Ponds. We have seen a great blue heron there, many ducks, and just recently, a small family of ducks. Walked by the north side of the park and noticed a mallard in the water, and a female on the short carefully nesting with her young ducklings. We could make out 4 babies under her wings, with their little beeks poking out.
The path around the ponds has an almost ancient feel to it, with lots of roots in the dirt, many trees, and tiny forrest glades among the shore path. Twin Ponds is where Thornton Creek starts, and goes all the way down in to Seattle, to Matthews Beach. What a treasure!

Enjoying the Time

The days have been great having time to take care of things, spend time with mom, garden, clean up. Really looking forward to summer, and spending afternoons at the beach, hiking, taking short road trips with Pat. Went to Richmond beach this weekend; it was glorious! Perfect time of year around here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

"Do your work, then step back."

Evening

I am finding the past days very enjoyable. The weather is warming up, the garden is planted, and work is becoming a better routine. A routine, yes...but not all bad. That word, routine, has such negative connotations. Sometimes routines are good, and tolerable...even preferable. The work I do is mostly satisfying, sometimes enjoyable, and usually not boring. There is a lot to be thankful for in that.

The sun is going down and a cool breeze is coming in through the window. Lots of bird song out there now. I love it. I was just hearing how scientists have studied bird song and that the birds learn specific bird songs. But they have to learn it to communicate, just like we humans learn language to communicate.

The birds are singing as the light fades. It is quiet and calm. Thinking of getting to bed early tonight.

Back to Blogging

Back to blog I go. I still love this blog, and going back over the months and years I find a comfort in it. It is Saturday morning and I am having coffee, and getting ready to do some yoga. My back is more fragile than ever now, but I have learned some new poses that should help to make it stronger. I promise to be better about doing my yoga and my blogging each day.

The sunny day is out there, waiting. I'll be out there soon. Can't wait! The garden is half-way planted. Still need winter squash, zuccini, carrots, green beans. It's a lovely spring!