Cats Like to Plan, Too

My cat decided that she really liked the idea of planning for the new year.  When I wasn't looking, she grabbed my pencil and planner and gave it her best shot.   

She decided that planning is exhausting.  She said that she'll leave it up to me to make sure that she gets enough kitty treats and love throughout the year.

New Year's Eve in Minne-snow-ta

My husband and I went for a walk last night around 9:40pm just when the snow storm was dumping huge fluffs of snow.  It was so fun walking in the quiet, white night.  Snow makes everything look so magical.  

 My husband is a flashlight maker.  Last night he used

his Direct Drive XM-L U2 (a TorchLab original).  He sells his lights through

Oveready.com  His lights light up the sky.  It was so awesome to see the snow

pouring down on us.

How did you spend New Year's Eve, and what are your plans for ringing in the New Year?

I Am Here

This poem was written today as an introduction to Misty Mawn's Open Studio online class.
The "Open" sign rests on the wall outside of Betsy Bowen's art studio in Grand Marais, Minnesota.
I chose this photo to go with the poem I wrote because "I am here, and I am open" to receiving the grace that is here for me.  It has been a long time since I've felt so connected to Spirit.  I am trying to keep my connection true through writing, listening, making art, and breathing.  By participating in these activities, I am able to calm, center, and connect with Great Spirit and the energies of goodness all around me.
It is hard to explain the shift that has taken place within me.  All I know is that something has happened, and I am feeling pure LOVE.
May the LOVE radiate to you, through you and around you, as well.
Blessings to you,
Briana

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOURS!

Just About One Year Ago (in Photos)

Dear Universe, God, Great Spirit . . .

Dear Universe, God, Great Spirit, Mother Earth, Goddess of Life,
Please help my husband and I as we continue to try to start our family.  This journey has been long and difficult.  I am trying to see the gifts that this journey has brought to us.  There definitely are some, but the best gift would be having our own baby.  The financial stress of treatment is overwhelming, so I am leaving that part up to you.  We will do our part by being good humans, we will continue to take care of our health, and manage our emotional stress. We are thankful for this beautiful planet and would love to share the joy of life with our own little one.  Please guide us through this, so that we may bring home a baby from the hospital in 2012.
May It Be So,
Briana

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Baby, You Are So Loved Painting for Sale

This original 6x6 painting is now up for sale in my Etsy shop.  Thanks for looking!