Soul Carving

       Though their jade green coverings are striking, shimmering, and studded with gold, somehow the chrysalises blend docilely into their surroundings. Each time I pass them, hanging there quietly upon our kitchen counter, I stop and stare a while. I'm admiring their intricate design, but I'm also reassuring myself that they are still there. They dangle there, gingerly, in complete silence. I scarcely notice them in my own house, I'm certain I'd never detect them if I were walking past them outdoors. They are especially difficult to see while the demands of motherhood are ever-present (and much noisier).        This semester I've been taking a biology course. The instructor is an imaginative man who employs a variety of methods in teaching the concepts, everything from bringing in live termite specimens for observation. to showing clips from Monty Python. It's been an interesting class. One video he showed really got me to th...

       . . . But I hope you're not too busy to read! For, while I have not posted in the last 3 months (yikes!) that doesn't mean I haven't been writing. Now that I've reached the end of another semester, as well as the end of the calendar year, I thought you might like to see what it is that's been taking up so much of my time. You can go to the new page I've created, "My Words"  to see.        Also coming soon, monarch butterflies, fine art exhibits and some inspiration from civil rights activist, Ruby Bridges!        It's been a while. How you been? I'm looking forward to catching up!