Simple life lessons on slow living and embracing… —

Creative Expressions: A 52-Week Photography Project | November Edition — November Musings In November, self-reflection became as common as purple sunrises. There was gratitude for natural spaces and bonfire nights. By surrounding myself with those who graciously shared their wisdom and guidance, the month overflowed with unexpected gifts and blessings. “Surround yourself with the dreamers and…

Escape the winter blues with the best of summer vibes — Say goodbye to winter blahs by spicing up your day with summer vibes. A quick glance through my summer photos instantly boosts my mood. Yes, summer ended way too soon for me. The lion flowers wilted and their colours faded. However, the photos of a well-spent summer can overcome the…

Take the purple heart trail when you are grieving a loss in life. — My heart’s sadness exhaled peace at sunrise. No longer lost and confused, I stood on the garden trail bathed in healing light. November’s scent of transition was no longer intimidating. Months ago, this would have unravelled me, but not now. …

Creative Expressions: A 52-Week Photography Project | October Edition — Mid-October, autumn clean-up was in full swing. Our closets transitioned, making way for warmer and cozy clothing. Outdoors, the compostable paper yard waste bags were crammed full of leaves that had fallen before Halloween. At the end of the month, I found solace in organizing my ribbon drawer. A rainbow…

The photo story of pink peonies, developing spiritual gifts, love and peace — “You’re an angel of death.” My mother’s outburst left me stunned. I froze in the doorway, holding pink peonies for her. “Stop coming. Everyone is afraid of you.” Startled awake, my sister snapped out of her slumber in the recliner and looked around in confusion. …

A wake-up call! A snake teaches a lesson on how to always stay true to oneself. — If you encounter a snake, it can bring wisdom or spit poison, teach a lesson, be an omen. In every situation it is for you to discern. Does the snake represent hidden danger or passion? Trust red flags to foretell the truth of a situation and shed light on the…

Creative Expressions: A 52-Week Photography Project | September Edition — September’s highs—moonlit walks by the lake, cherishing summer’s farewell before fall. At its lowest, The Great Free Fall, the dramatic decrease in Medium earnings. The fog rolled in. Same old, unchanging narrative — blame the algorithm. No, this time is different. It is difficult to accept earning cuts when there…

I no longer trust your word. — Dazed after August’s hoopla high, Medium Day promises, and September’s demoralizing earnings wipe-out lows. Fears of comment penalties are spreading. In silence, engagement point earnings and algorithm altered —not a glitch! Is the new partnership program nixed? What went so wrong? Medium, your silence is unprofessional, disrespects your partners who create…