About

A Swedish proverb says those who wish to sing always find a song. This is my song. Thanks for listening.

As a mom of three adult children, I’m newly appreciating that I have the elbow room to learn new things. Mining for beauty and meaning in my experience of the commonplace deepens my joy. I hope what you find here is life-giving in some way.

Why Zuzu’s Petals? For George Bailey, Zuzu’s petals were the touchstone he examined that let him know he was real. To bring him back to his purpose and give him meaning. For me, words are like Zuzu’s petals. Plus… it’s fun to say.

We are closest to God in the darkness, stumbling along blindly.

Madeleine L’Engle

A disclaimer: I’m new at this blogging business. My site so far is a nonstop work in progress. It pretty much feels like I’m in a closet in the dark and I don’t know where the light switch is. It’s humbling.