Romantic Vignette #4: Emmaline

Emmaline had all but said yes to Arthur. All that changed when she saw the violinist. Royal with the dreamy eyes. Tonight he would be at the music hall. Emmaline knew she smile at him and say yes if he asked her to dance. Tomorrow she deal with Arthur and her family. All that matters is tonight with Royal....

Moon Friday

Happy Friday and new moon in Cancer, my friends.

To celebrate the new moon:

* Get your feels on. Be as weepy, dramatic, romantic and moody as you want to be. Feel your feelings. Revel in them today.

* Take a trip to the sea this weekend.

* Take a relaxing bath with roses or your favorite flower thrown in. Don't forget the half of cup of Epsom salt.

* Dance and shimmy to music. Get your expression on thru your body.

* Start a long desired project that has been in your head. Yes, that one that flashed in your head just now.

* Indulge in delicious fruit or Chocolate.

Enjoy your weekend, my friends.

Romantic Vignette #3

Emmaline. Royal thought of nothing else since he laid eyes on her a week ago. His Emmaline. He knew she be here again at the music hall tonight. Royal accepted that Emmaline and him came from two different worlds. If he could play for her, Emmaline would know his heart and he might have a chance...

Summer's Special Day

"The longest day that God appoints
Will finish with the sun"-Emily Dickinson

Happy Summer Solstice and 1st day of Summer, my friends.
It is the longest day of the year.The sun is at it strongest.

I'm hoping wherever you are it is a sunny day. What to do on a day like this.

First, Go outside. Even if it's as simple as going for walk.
Be in nature in anyway you can. Let the sun caress your cares ways.

Dress in colors of the sun:shades of yellow, orange, red. You can add blue too since the watery sign of Cancer is beginning now. Summer is when most of us go to the Ocean or swimming in pools.You can adorn yourself with flowers, suns and seashells.

As you watch the sunset,burn candles in the colors mentioned before. With the fiery energy of Summer as your ally, write down the ideas and issues that have weighed you down then safely burn them in the fire of your .

Start your Summer feeling refreshed and renewed.

How can I forget that the Faeries are said to be able at this time of year to walk and frolic with us. So keep an eye out for them with their beauty and beguiling smiles.

The last two Summers for me, on a personal note, was difficult for varied reasons. I am reclaiming back my Summer. I am going to have a Summer full of beauty, fun, and freedom! I wish the same for all of you.

Have a great weekend. See you back here on Monday.

A Precious Ruby

I've been sitting here trying to write what I feel about Ruby Dee. I can't put it into sentences like I want to. I'll say this: regal, passionate, creative, dynamic. Ruby Dee didn't just act, she breathed life into a role.



Truly a Queen of her craft. I can feel her right now next to me smiling. saying to me "I'm all that?" Yes you are, Ruby Dee.



Thank you for all those years of acting, writing and activism. Now, you are reunited with your beloved Ossie.


One of my favorite performances by Ruby Dee is as Zora Neale Hurston in my name is Zora.

Romantic Vignette #2

I found this gem on pinterest. Pull out those gloves, handkerchiefs and parasol, ladies. This bygone art of communication.

Friday Wishes

Happy Friday The 13th, my friends. I consider it a lucky day. Like I have shared on previous Friday the 13th posts, I write down 13 wishes. If wishes aren't your thing, you can write 13 prayers, goals or affirmations.

When you finish your writings, put it somewhere that you consider special to you. On the next full moon, open your list up to see if any if any of them come to pass.

June Sweet Moon

Happy Full Moon, my friends. The full moon in June has many sweet names to reflect the this flowering time of year. My favorite names are the Strawberry Moon and The Honey Moon.




This full moon rises in the sign of Sagittarius. All my sun and moon Sag babies, this is your lucky moon.

Here is a mini visualization for you. You are like the great archer, Sagittarius. You are dressed in a simple yellow tunic and sandals. You have a beautiful silver bow and arrow in your possession. The arrow is made from the energy of the cherished dream or goal of yours. You look up to the moon, then lift up the bow and arrow. You release the arrow. It soars into the sky until it disappears from sight into the luminous glow of the moon.

Your goal or dream has taken wings, my friend. Know that your Creator is now opening a channel or channels for it to arrive to you. Stay open and say yes to whatever good comes your way.

Wishing you all a wonderful and merry full Moon.

Happy Birthday, Judy

Since I was little, I've always adored Judy Garland. That voice. Those warm eyes. That combination of strength and vulnerability that she resonated.

I always thought Judy was pretty, it made me sad years later when I learned she didn't see herself like that.

The weekends were the best time to catch a Judy Garland movie on channel 7 or 13. It would make my day shine brighter.  When my friends would ring to go outside, sometimes I say my mom wanted me to stay upstairs. Really, a Judy movie was coming on and I didn't want to miss it. Who could blame me?

Happy Birthday, Judy.  Thank you for making my days happier with your movies and music.


P.S. Here is a list of my favorite movies by Judy.

Dream Thought #63: Find Your Rhythm

""Everything in the Universe has a rthymn, everything dances."

Romantic Vignette..

Happy Monday and Happy June, my friends. I want to bring some dreamy beauty to Mondays. Here is the first installment of Romantic Vignette for all of of you.


Kiyomi didn't know when she would see him again. The way he said her name like a caress, his eyes that sparkled and the sweet taste of his kiss. Those memories no one could take away. For that, Kiyomi could sustain herself through summers to come...