To live In the Spice Rack means that you embrace the things in life that make you happy, and add a dimension of wholeness to your life. Give up feeling guilty for enjoying pleasure in your life. Be happy. Do great work that enriches your life, and the lives around you. Know that you are worthy of being loved and cherished just as you are. Start with yourself. Living a colorful and pleasure filled life isn’t for everyone. Are you daring enough to take the leap?
April is moving so fast! How did your April 8th eclipse go? Our weather was very cloudy, but we still experienced the changes in temperature and light. We had the local classical radio station on, which had the most excellent playlist timed perfectly. So many snacks. It was a great time.
My tomato seeds are finally sprouting. As long as I can plant them by the end of June, I am golden. My next goal is to work on herb seeds. Parsley, cilantro, thyme, rosemary.
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I can’t believe it’s already April 6th!
Easter came and went. I’m still finishing up my Inner Child Conversations, so stay tuned for those. My aunt came to visit and we had some good meals together.
April Fool’s Day wasn’t so bad either. I have felt like staying away from social media on April 1st for the past few years, but I found some good laughs. Like the National Galleries of Scotland shifting to lengthwise snippets of art. Haha!
Now everyone is preparing for the Great Solar Eclipse of 2024! Are you doing anything special? I got special glasses in January and put them in a good spot where I definitely wouldn’t forget them. And forgot where that spot was. Luckily, we were able to get some at a local library. Phew. I was getting pretty desperate there for a moment.
I hope April continues to usher in our May Flowers with rain and increasingly warmer weather. I am ready for it!
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This has been a chaotic month thus far. And it is only the 7th! The above could be printed and used as a hidden picture puzzle. There are so many things blending in, and not blending in. I’m enjoying the sole color theme for the month. (April will have a different look!)
I have been doing some genealogy research and found out that my direct lines go from the US to Sweden, Ireland, Austria, Netherlands, and Germany. I’ve found extended family in England, Prussia and Norway. I even found one record labeled “The Holy Roman Empire.” I nearly fell over. Say what?!?!?!
This has been on my mind with St. Patrick’s Day coming up, and Easter not far behind. For the past few years, I’ve spent Lent really leaning into the Bible’s Gospel scriptures leading up to and about the life & death of Jesus. I get very emotional thinking about what each person there experienced, felt, and endured. Mind blowing at the very least! What his mother felt… I cannot even imagine.
It’s not all serious business for me though. Plenty of time is being spent painting. I’ve also taken time to blow bubbles in our unexpectedly warm weather.
What’s on your mind for March? Let me know! Have you tried a DNA test? What one should I try?
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(Bold means finished) (*denotes a book on my “Recommended by Friends 2024” list)
With Valentine’s Day arriving shortly, plus all of the Barbie award buzz, I have pink on my mind.
It took a while for me to get in a habit of actually playing music instead of utilizing Professor Hill’s method of thinkology (from The Music Man). But I’ve played piano several days in a row for 30-60 minutes each time since January 15th. I’m approaching things music with curiosity and enjoyment, and not expecting perfection. Yesterday, I played through a beginners version of “I just called to say I love you” and the way the harmony fit together was so intriguing. I can’t wait to play today.
The other thing I noticed is how much of a workout it is to practice music. Wow, I was sore after that first day. Sore but it is totally worth it. I’m building new habits.
What’s on your mind for February? Let me know!
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Happy New Year, my friends!
How are you feeling about 2024?
I’m so ready for it. My word for this year is LOVE. Living into all different kinds of LOVE, especially the hard kinds. Loving people I don’t agree with. Loving when I don’t wanna. Loving when it is easy.
How does love fit into your life? Isn’t it an action word? Is it a feeling inside? Is it something passed down from generation to generation? Or a lack thereof?
I’m kicking off the new year by participating in another round of 100 days – with a goal to play or practice one instrument each of those 100 days. I have several choices. I don’t have a plan for length or anything specific otherwise. I just want to play, and feel the vibrations in my body. I have missed it!
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I made a calendar of all of the art from July 2022 to June 2023 in a new 2024 calendar for your use! It’s free! If you do use it, let me know what would make it better!
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And now a New Years Haiku
“2024”
The wind sagely blows
We float into the new year
Humanness sparkling
I am desperate for some joyful times this month. I wanted to infuse this month’s art with playfulness, mirth, and of course some holiday dance jams! I put the art on my own computer every month, and this has just brightened my day. I smile when my screen pops up.
I will be putting together a calendar to share that has the art from past months like I did last year.
Sankta Lucia Fest is coming up and I am so happy to play the violin with the angelic voices singing in Swedish.
Do you make resolutions for the new year?
I tried making them when I was little and it didn’t really work out for me. The biggest things I do these days is look back a little, make any amends needed, and try to plan where I’m headed.
May the rest of 2023 be a time of peace and joy. May the new year usher in fresh air and love. Most of all, hug your loved ones, and tell them how you feel. Don’t waste any opportunities.
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I can’t believe it’s November already. August, September and October flew by so fast. This month, I am focused on finding my peace, finding ways to share my love with others, and to resume my practice of finding daily gratitude and successes. Centering ourselves, while living in such a chaotic world, is important to our vitality.
What are you thankful for? What are some of your daily successes?
I noticed there was a huge improvement in my depression when I made a daily list of 3 things I’m grateful for. Recently, after being asked to consider our successes, it broadened the 3 dimensional view of my life. This gave me space to celebrate, dream, and try some new things!
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Coriander in the Spice Rack 