Fumbling Forward

I know we’ve made it to the place in an essay or a musing where the author typically hands you the answer after stringing you along for several paragraphs and offers you a resolution. But that won’t be the case here. And besides, you may be feeling far different at this moment. You may feel that your prayers have been answered. Even if you think like me, your solutions will be different. Your balance and your better angels will have different tipping points and guideposts.

Cow Whisperer

I think I am a cow whisperer. I know! I am just as surprised as you are! All this time, I have been under the impression that my sister, Lowi, is the only person I know who can draw animals to themselves like a magnet. She is the Snow White of her animal menagerie– so…

Easing into 2025

It struck me that we all try to escape our quirks and faults. We often say this is self-improvement, but it’s more like sanitizing ourselves of what might actually be our genius. Realizing that your best qualities are made from the same reservoir as your perceived weaknesses can give you pause.

Creative Rest

I have heard many creatives over the years talk about periods of great productivity, and on the backside, they fall into a lull that seems uncreative, but it’s just a restoration process. The earth isn’t perpetually in the growing season for the same crops, and neither are we. For those of us who experience a…

Happy Holiday Season

The holiday season has begun, and we are off to a good start! We hope you had an enjoyable weekend, and if this time of year is difficult right now, we hope you have found a soft place to land. Here’s a quick peek at our weekend, puppies and all. Happy Holidays,Lowi & G

Tripping on traditions

Change always brings with it a little friction. Don’t let that get in the way of cultivating some fun, even if this season has part of it that you wouldn’t have chosen.