by Bela Johnson | Jul 26, 2016 | musings, nature, philosophy, Uncategorized
I have observed too many sunsets to search for gods beyond earth’s endless horizons, tipped backward out of rafts into one too many roiling icy streams, floated face-down in countless salt-laden seas, wondering what would appear in that vast expanse of sapphire,...
by Bela Johnson | Jul 19, 2016 | inspiration, lifestyle, musings, nature, Uncategorized
As the sun sets through the trees, I realize another day is done, curtain dropped, nothing special accomplished, only gratitude for gardens greening, fruit ripening, flowers turning faces to greet the dawn, meeting miracle of clean air and rich soil as we slip in and...
by Bela Johnson | Jul 12, 2016 | dogs, inspiration, lifestyle, musings, Uncategorized
Many more times than I can count, I have tried in my way to save various creatures in dire circumstances. Baby mice when mom was poisoned somewhere. Baby birds after a cat knocked their nest to the ground. Cats hit by cars. Dogs hit by cars. Birds of all sizes...
by Bela Johnson | Jul 6, 2016 | lifestyle, nature, Uncategorized
Growing up there wasn’t a thing I liked about the color blue. Home was walled white with black and white Japanese hanging prints, glass topped tables and smooth black lacquered chairs upholstered white; white baby grand. In contrast, blue was the color of sadness, of...
by Bela Johnson | Jun 28, 2016 | personal, random thoughts, self awareness, Uncategorized
Birthdays and holidays have always been tricky for me. These are occasions where we indulge in the pleasure of being remembered by those we love, times we can feel a bit special and pampered. Or at least that’s true for many women I know, some givers to the point of...
