Linda Hoye's Blog, page 29

Random Sunday Stuff

I’m just in from trimming back the lavender in the bed next to our front door. It’s fragrant, even now, and the dose of aromatherapy paired with a reasonably nice afternoon was wonderful. Now I’m eyeing my new backyard vegetable garden and itching to get out there and toss some seeds in the ground. We’re

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Friday Afternoon

It’s early Friday afternoon as I write this and, after a busy morning, I’m ready for a break. Seems like a good time to pop in and say “hello!”. I’ve spent the morning working on Story Circle Network business–wrapping up the blog competition (winners will be announced next week) and getting ready for the poetry

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Itching to Garden

There’s been little blip in the garden prep plans as Gerry nurses an injury, but we’ll get there. Today I’m going to experience the sweet aromatherapy of potting soil and start tomato and pepper seeds. My laundry room will morph into a plant room and will remain that way for the next few weeks. It’s

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Can You Hear Us?

If you know me, you know I believe in the power of story. Allowing ourselves to be vulnerable enough to share our story makes us stronger and give us permission to own our truth and stand strong in it. Our stories can serve as catalysts for change when change is needed. Writing our stories enables

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Spring At Last

It’s a beautiful morning. The sun is shining, the sky is clear, and the robins have arrived. I stepped out on my deck to capture this image and was greeted by a chorus of birds welcoming the day (I hear them so much clearer now!). I listened and watched almost a dozen redbreasts, a pretty

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Play Glenn Miller

I ran out of energy yesterday afternoon. I felt absolutely empty. Sometimes it happens, this feeling of being completely spent, and the only remedy is rest. Makiya and her friend were in the kitchen making chocolate chip cookies, Gerry was downstairs booking hikes, and Laurinda was at work, so I settled in on the sofa

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Waiting on the Fever

I wouldn’t say I’ve got the fever yet, but I’m on the verge. Gerry’s spent the past couple of days out in the backyard modifying and enlarging our garden space. Makiya was out there with him today, and will join the effort again tomorrow afternoon. Meanwhile, I’m visualizing tucking tiny seeds into the ground and

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Friday’s Fave Five- The Sensory Overload Edition

I’ve known for some time that I don’t hear as well as I should. It’s become a habit to turn to Gerry in all kinds of situations and ask “What did he/she say?”. I became especially aware of the problem when Makiya and Laurinda (temporarily) moved in with us. The three of them were united in

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My God, We Are Weary

These nights are restless. Last night I lay awake praying, searching for words, and finally giving up and trusting that wordless heart prayer was enough. This morning I’m thinking of the world my grandmothers lived in, and what it was like for them to say goodbye to their sons who were heading off to fight

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Now It Is Spring

“Oh, hello!” An involuntary delighted whisper escapes from my lips when I catch a glimpse of the glowing almost-full moon high in the southeastern sky from the window in my den. Now it is spring, and that makes two delights first thing in the morning, and I’ve yet to take my first sip of Chai

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