by Soulcare Anchoress | Sep 17, 2024 | Carefree, Christ-like, Connection, Time
We walked through the grass and with a broken stick tapped the trunk of each tree along the way. Then, we joined the well-worn concrete path which led to Bear Creek. Toes tapped grasshoppers causing them to hop. Noses smelled delicate white flowers with yellow...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Aug 6, 2024 | Connection, Darkness, Resilience, Tulip
One of my earliest memories dates back to the first grade. With my young classmates, I dressed up with white hats, flowing aprons, and pretend wooden shoes. Together we sang “Tip toe through the tulips…” Vaguely I recall simple choreography and colorful tulips...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Nov 14, 2023 | Connection, Conversation, Creating Space, Nourish
Meals offer organic space for conversation and connection. This past weekend, while visiting my parents in Northern California, Gary and I enjoyed many meals with family. We talked about life, shared stories, reminisced on past gatherings, pondered the future, and...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Jan 26, 2021 | Connection, Life, Puzzle
I thought building a puzzle offered a fun entertaining activity. Puzzles have been popular amongst my friends since covid hit nearly a year ago, so the idea of working with family members – piece by piece – to recreate a picture seemed like a good idea....
by Soulcare Anchoress | Nov 17, 2020 | Connection, Knowledge, wisdom
I escorted Sophie into the medical building, meeting the nurse at the door. Clad in a mask, accompanied with post operation instructions, I returned to the car anticipating a phone call indicating the time to pick her up after her oral surgery. A little over an hour...
