Cuba ~ (part three) Hemingway's Ghost

Before I left for Cuba, I put an away message on my email. I can’t remember the exact words, but they went something like this: Off to the land of mojitos, Hemingway, and endless summer. Little did I know that we would be handed mojitos at nearly every meal and Hemingway’s house would be our first stop.

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5 weeks in France, Part 3 - My Heart Hurts

My heart hurts, so I write – to process my feelings, to grieve, mourn….. I go to words and images, to find my voice. Not so much to search for meaning, for that feels vague. I write to uncover my soul, to dare to go deep into anger, sadness, shock.

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5 weeks in France, Part 2 - Patterns Below my Feet

I have this thing with floors. Actually, I have this thing with what’s below my feet. I’ve noticed this for a long time. It’s not a new thing. I find myself wearing shoes/soles that reflect my soul. “Travel by foot. There is so much you can’t identify at top speed.” Cheryl Strayed

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5 weeks in France, Part 1 - Reflection

Did you know there are wide wooden chairs on the Seine in Paris? Along the left bank, in a lovely hidden spot, floating on barges, just begging for a soul to lounge. I simply could not refuse the invitation.

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Family Adventures in Italy

SoulStrolling™ is the practice of paying attention to your life wherever you find yourself, cultivating awareness of the now, and listening to your heart's desires and longings. I happen to love this practice. “The purpose is to be in the present moment and enjoy each step you take.” Thich Nhat Hanh

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