choosing carefully

did you make any resolutions this year?

they really don't work for me. really.

what does work? choosing a word or phrase for the season or year.

i went back and forth in deciding. after much thought, it became obvious to me that my word this year just had to be, *intention*. to enter each conversation and situation with a clear intention. to do so mindfully. on purpose. keeping the question alive within--that asks, "what is my intention here?". that my intention will focus my words and actions, everyday.

i'm hoping that is what this year needs from me.


best
deborah

almost precious

i've been collecting bits and pieces--beads and findings, links of chain and ribbon, coins and charms for years--since i was probably about six or seven years old.

old and new.

hand and machine made.

scrambling it all together.

the skeleton key with the indigo glass bead is from alison. you should totally go see what else she's up to.

a letter d for my first name.

a pretty new cross.

and some nuts. souped-up nuts. with my blog name.


all together in a rosary-styled necklace, a fauxrosary. ferocious. fierce.

i imagine this is the first of many.

where'd i stash that box of coins? and the old beads?

what might you have stashed away somewhere? what did you collect and save as a little girl? i'd love to hear about it.


best
deborah