leaving the cocoon behind

Next time I am lucky enough to have an encounter with a butterfly I will speak to her of flowers and sunshine and remind her of the happiness she brings to my day and I will try not to mention the caterpillar days when she was trapped without wings. She will eventually remember that she can fly.  

seeing is believing

This morning while I was watering my Anniversary Garden, this gorgeous golden butterfly delighted me by landing on my wrist….

butterfly artistry

I attended a celebration of life for our friend Janice on July 6th here on the island. Her daughter had arranged for a butterfly release after the ceremony. Apparently you can order these delicate creatures to be shipped in individually wrapped boxes packed in coolant so that they are—hopefully—alive when you receive them and let the…

i am a rock

Each summer in Maine I would paint a rock for him. For us. This Tuesday would mark the 9th summer of our meeting. In feng shui practice 9 signifies infinite luck and goodness. That is why the Chinese grocery store chain in America chose “99 Ranch Market” for its name. If one 9 is good […]