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  • A poem: Moonshine

    A poem: Moonshine

    She went to bed that nightWith the moonlight kissing her softlyWishing for her mind to feel a little lighter in the morningDreaming for her soul to be freer by sunrise She fell asleep that nightWith sparkles of insight looming at the surfaceHoping to remember the following dayWhat it felt like to surrender She lets the […]

    July 4, 2022
    café mornings, dear nature, poetry, sweet stories, thoughtful remarks, yoga
  • acting 101: #16 stage directions (theater)

    Finally, your acting 101 guide resumes! For a theater actor/actress, the stage is where all the magic happens. Effective navigating on stage is vital for a seamless work day with the director and crew of a play. So here are directions to know before you step on stage. Before I list them, keep in mind: […]

    February 28, 2021
    acting
  • a letter to the year 2020

    a letter to the year 2020

    I was everywhere. I was. I was at that place where you were afraid. Fear suddenly had a name. I was in that place where worry and doubt were battling. I visited the place where relief is born. I also came across a place where I felt hope. And saw light. It was like in […]

    December 22, 2020
    café mornings, general, health matters, love matters, sweet stories, thoughtful remarks, yoga
  • a poem: love me some wood’n’blue

    a poem: love me some wood’n’blue

    Any season it may be, Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall The trees that have grown tall May they have leaves or may they bear none Them gracing my bright blue skies In the sunniest hour of the day Is what I’ll need to lift up my gaze And love in awe The scenery of rooted […]

    December 9, 2020
    dear nature, poetry
  • a poem: dig deep

    a poem: dig deep

    dig deep in moments of discontentment dig deep dare to unfold what is really causing your hurt • it is uncomfortable it can be unsettling it may be scary but it is necessary • this is how you can – over time – reveal all your true blessings • know your demons so they won’t […]

    November 26, 2020
    general, poetry, thoughtful remarks, yoga
  • soothing cacao & spices elixir

    soothing cacao & spices elixir

    The air is getting crisp, leaves are starting to turn yellow, red, orange and brown. In the mornings and evenings, we wrap ourselves in cozy oversized cardigans. We take in the last warming hours of midday sunshine. We relish our last chances of the year to walk barefoot on the grass. We crave for more […]

    September 22, 2020
    café mornings, coffee love, how to, Selly’s Bakery
  • change – a series in three parts

    change 1/3 “Well, yes, right this moment I would describe myself that way. But you know, come tomorrow, something or someone might cross my way inspiring me to live my life in a completely different manner.” change 2/3 I remember to believe in momentary truth. I remember to anticipate nothing but change. change 3/3 Time […]

    September 12, 2020
    general, poetry, thoughtful remarks
  • a poem: our beach maison

    those past dreams of orange leaves blowing in the wind they bring back childhood memories when nothing had a beginning nor an end   the salty air from the sea waving composing the most flawless liaison sweet and bitter, salty and sweet is the feeling flowing in, out and around of our beach maison   […]

    June 1, 2020
    dear nature, general, poetry, sweet stories, thoughtful remarks
  • sunset notions

    sunset notions

    Every time I watch the sunset, I think to myself “what a beautiful finish” – in what a beautiful way nature finishes the day off, setting our moods to give way to a peaceful night. It’s such a freeing feeling to acknowledge that however the day has been so far, you still have the freedom […]

    May 27, 2020
    dear nature, general, sweet stories, thoughtful remarks
  • recipe: healthy chocolate chip banana buttermilk muffins

    recipe: healthy chocolate chip banana buttermilk muffins

    Dear lovely readers, long time no peep. But I am here now and to make up for the lack of enchanting notions that I sent your way this past months, I’m starting off this little comeback with a delicious (and healthy!) recipe that’ll be the perfect sweet addition to your cup of coffee: chocolate chip […]

    May 5, 2020
    general, Selly’s Bakery
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