Whirlwind, busy bee days, planning, planting, walking, working. The Memorial Day week-end sale at The Herb Wyfe was a success. People were pleasantly surprised we were open and even happier when they discovered everything was 30% off!

 

Although I usually walk at Barn Island, today I had the great pleasure of taking a walk/picnic with my dear friend and Yoga instructor, Rosa in the Connecticut College Arboretum.  Once you go through the gates onto the path there is an immediate feeling of peace and sanctuary in the cool shade of the trees. I left feeling relaxed and inspired with a renewed sense of appreciation for living in an area that still has a few precious green spots left in nature such as Harkness Park, Barn Island and the magical Arboretum. Sometimes we take for granted what is in our own backyards. 

 

This Full Moon I'm reminiscing about growing up in Maine, catching fire-flies in our backyard, picking wild strawberries at the lake and going fishing/skinny-dipping on humid nights with friends by the light of the moon and how when anyone happened by we'd dive under and hold our breath until they were gone... 

 

Remember the old saying "Once in a Blue Moon"? Since this Full Moon in Sag is indeed also a Blue Moon, full of fire, optimism and restless high enthusiasm, here's a chance to get moving and do something bold/different.  Me? Once the weather stays hotter, those fireflies should be out again.....As ever, Debi

 

 

I try not to brag about my kids, but what Mother can resist? Besides, it's nearly Mother's Day. Just as the Sun warms up the ground and plants begin to blossom, so are my two youngest starting to come into their fullness. As parents we may sometimes pass through the foggy, rocky shore of the stormy teen-age years, perhaps fearing that we are surely ship-wrecked. Then one day you suddenly look up, notice clear sky, and realize not only have you all survived, but that your teens are actually growing up and maturing into fine young adults. 

 

"We wondered where our God was in the face of so much pain

And I looked up to the stars above to find You once again

The moonlight it was dancing on the waves, out on the sea

The stars of heaven hovered in a shimmering galaxy

And a voice from down the ages so haunting in its song

The ancient stones will tell us Our Love must make us strong"

 

(From Loreena McKennit's song: 'Beneath a Phrygian Sky')

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Our youngest daughter who loves music (and loves to dance) plays trombone with the Mystic Middle School Jazz Band and every Spring they are busy competing with other area schools. Last week they brought home the gold from Bacon Academy in Colchester, two golds (one for best rhythm section, one for best trumpet section) from Waterford High and tonight their annual Spring concert at MMS was incredible.  Her brother, who is also very musical, played drums for the same Jazz band when he was at MMS. He was awesome. He's now nearly 17, 6 feet tall, getting his driver's license next week, and making plans for the Jr. prom. He starts his summer job soon and is busily figuring out how much he will have to chip in to pay for his car insurance and cell phone. He plans on attending New Eng. Tech to become an electrician after his Sr. year. He's come a long way, and I'm proud of all the hard work we've done as a family.  Thank you, Heavenly Mother.

 

Wishing Moms Everywhere a Blessed Mother's Day ~  Debi