12-31-08-- wednesday
happy new year!

"winter is a time for us to slow down and explore deeper aspects of who we are. while new year resolutions can be the push we need to take care of ourselves, the commitment to the treadmill is often just another way to keep us running from our own inner sense of self.

the holiday season of lights is there to remind us that our inner light burns bright in the darkest of times. bringing light into the darkness is the act of making the unconscious conscious.

as you make your new year resolutions, make sure they serve the unlimited you. rather than declaring yet another tiring war against your own body image or life situation, connect to motivation that is rooted in love."

-- daniel max

12-30-08-- tuesday
in memory of eric diener

I learned tonight of the death of a good friend, eric diener. he and I worked together in the office of an independent school. his vital enthusiasm and professionalism helped to grow the school's enrollment, buildings and grounds. he was an avid cyclist and intentional community builder. my prayers go to his family in this time of loss. I will miss him.

"it takes a long time to grow an old friend."

-- john leonard

12-29-08-- monday
the wood pile with a new load of firewood.

"all great things are simple, and many can be expressed in single words: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope."

-- sir winston churchill

12-28-08-- sunday
found this sprig of cheeriness while walking this morning.


"peace is every step."

-- thich nhat hahn

12-27-08-- saturday
the board game.

"creativity comes from trust.
trust your instincts."

-- rita mae brown

12-26-08-- friday
slow shtter speed and holiday lights.


"make the most of yourself,
for that is all there is of you."

-- ralph waldo emerson

12-25-08-- thrusday
hoping your holidays are warm and toasty!

12-24-08-- wednesday
pooch at rest. happy holidays to you and yours!


"to the soul, there is hardly anything more healing
than friendship."

-- thomas moore

12-23-08-- tuesday


"may peace prevail on earth."

world peace prayer - masahisa goi - 1955

12-22-08-- monday
holiday lights in motion.

"every day holds the possibility of a miracle."

-- elizabeth david