Decluttering
Poem The light in the trees shines my eyes The breeze from the white sky Cools my burning mind The life in the tall grass Cleans what I see The open space surrounding me...
Image Curve Blog
10 things that make life beautiful
1. A dinner with family 2. A long walk through the mountains in which you were born 3. A dive into the ocean from a high cliff 4. A moment of laughter shared with...
Smuggs Chronicle ’14, Day 9: August 2, 2014, Part II
We pass quickly through the Artisan Shop. The woman late middle aged that sold us our tickets (and still wears her hair long) shows us the hand-crafted plates, cups, etc. Frankie declares himself out...
Smuggs Chronicle ’14, Day 9: August 2, 2014, Part I
We drive into Jeffersonville for breakfast. The Mix Café and Bakery had a cozy, quaint décor. But the menu on a chalkboard carried limited—and pricey—breakfast entrees. We return to 58 Main, our perennial favorite....
Mindful Saturday
Woke up later than usual at seven. Smiled and went to the bathroom, brushed my teeth. In the kitchen, I washed an apple and boiled water for tea. Poured the water over the loose...
Smuggs ’14 Chronicle, Day 8, August 1, 2014, part II
I watch Mira exit the Pipe Slide at the North Hill Aquatic Center. She flounders in the exit pool, her arms and legs thrashing as her head bobs up and down. My heart skips...
