Author Archives: Lynette

We All Carry Our History

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Lynette

We all carry our history differently inside us, Some tie memories to leaded fishing weights, so they can sink deep deep deep, Others coat them in hard glossy varnish, so they gleam–better than new. One trots out faded high school … Continue reading →

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Don’t Sleep Through the Beauty of the World

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Lynette

Don’t sleep through the beauty of the world, be awake when sparrows wing their tapestry across the sky, The shadow of the stalwart tree moving across the lawn, see the glittering march of the tide. Be awake for the darting … Continue reading →

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Live in the World of Creativity

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Lynette

In college my heart’s desire was to major in English and live as a writer in a garret in Paris. Being of a practical nature and not just a romantic dreamer I ended up majoring in Business Marketing…but my concession … Continue reading →

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Waiting for a Man To Face His Fear

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Lynette

Waiting for a Man To Face His Fear He’s just across the street. the street lamps should pop from the tension between us. As I sit, I knit a scarf of lavender patience, with threads of trust glimmering softly in … Continue reading →

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The Limp

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Lynette

Imagine you have a limp.  Imagine that your leg was badly injured many years ago, and for reasons of your own, you didn’t seek treatment and so the leg healed badly and now you limp.  Most days you get along … Continue reading →

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How Paris Keeps House – 1928

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Lynette

“Nearly all French city dwellers live in apartments.  With few exceptions, there is no such thing as the individual house.  Even the rich are mostly confined to one floor, although this may have gorgeous parlours, bedrooms, and all the other … Continue reading →

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Rise Up Everyone and keep Rising

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Lynette

This is one of my very favorite Facebook posts EVER. This. THIS. As my muscles ache after a long day at the show…..THIS. As I watch and admire my 80-year-old mother still make plans and have such a spritely energetic … Continue reading →

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A Good Hat Has An Idea

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Lynette

” All the sisters had what was called a hat face.  They looked good in hats, knew how to put them on.  You can give a beautiful hat to a beautiful woman, but if she doesn’t know how to wear … Continue reading →

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Brookhaven Spring Show 2016

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Lynette
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Can a Selfish Person Truly Be Happy?

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Lynette

self·ish ˈ adjective (of a person, action, or motive) lacking consideration for others; concerned chiefly with one’s own personal profit or pleasure. Someone told me the other day that they have come to the conclusion that they are just a … Continue reading →

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