by Deb Farris | Nov 20, 2024 | Musings, Nature, Not According to Plan
It was such an unexpectedly cold day yesterday. And windy. We thought it was going to be in the 60s but you know what they always say here, “Cooler near the lake…” The sand was blowing like gusts of fog so I walked with my head down. Todd tied his hood tight and...
by Deb Farris | Oct 28, 2024 | Musings, Writing
Sometimes when missed opportunities become new opportunities, something completely unexpected and beyond your imagination begins to unfold. It rises up and starts to spill over the rim of your cup… This morning, I received an unexpected message from an author...
by Deb Farris | Oct 10, 2024 | Musings, Writing
“When a magazine publisher asks you to submit something, you do it,” Author Kim Suhr said last night at her book signing event with writer/poet Jim Landwher interviewing her at Boswell Book Company for her new book, Close Call. “Carefully crafted, surprising, and...
by Deb Farris | Aug 31, 2024 | Dance, Devotions, Grief, Musings
In memory of Gloria Gustafson Too much time was spent over the past two days searching for a picture of Gloria—dancer, teacher, mentor, friend… Todd’s out of town so he wasn’t here to keep me from being obsessive about it. In the photo, she has her leg up on...
by Deb Farris | Aug 17, 2024 | Dance, Faith & Art, Musings
Amy Brinkman-Sustache Amy & Gabi Who can begin to count the impressions of love, laughter and dance my late colleague Amy Brinkman-Sustache has left on minds, hearts and souls in this world? Who can count the number of people she brought her gift of dance to, who...
by Deb Farris | Aug 4, 2024 | Memoir, Musings, Writing
Trevi Fountain We were in Rome, my sister-in-law Georgine and me, with all the historical landmarks and monuments as guideposts. My husband Todd had arranged the trip, but flew home early to give us time alone. Right, he trusted me to find my way. I didn’t think we’d...
