The Distance Between Us There is a distance a chasm between us a void that cannot be filled with mere words or expressions made not even shortening the distance of miles between us The span is more than miles more than years It is two hearts separated engaged in two different worlds But in that... Continue Reading →
PONDER WITH ME THE IDEA OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
PONDER WITH ME THE IDEA OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVE “To be brave is to love someone unconditionally, without expecting anything in return. To just give. That takes courage, because we don't want to fall on our faces or leave ourselves open to hurt.” ~ Madonna Opening ourselves up to love, gives us opportunities to learn and... Continue Reading →
Self Help List
Thank you Leo Babauta for this much needed list, and for being so right on! zen habits: Self-Help List Say thank you to everything and everyone, even to your grief and those who frustrate you. Ask how you want to use this gift of a day. See this moment as the most important moment in... Continue Reading →
Despite Even Me
Despite Even Me We had our time but it has passed One Two Three chances Missed This inversion nearly laid me out Sucking down Pressing until there was no Oxygen The most powerful of emotions - Love Under the covering of a silence so heavy Unwilling Chilling Killing my heart in the process A brick... Continue Reading →
Open Your Mind
The biggest snag in communication is that people don't listen to understand, they listen to reply. Open your mind before you open your mouth.
Knowing when to UNPLUG from all this Sh*t
I feel grateful today As I sit here on this beautiful morning in Salt Lake City, working outdoors, fountains spraying a gentle cooling mist into the air, and nice music playing lightly in the background, I am overwhelmed with gratefulness. I think most of us are pretty lucky; in that we have a roof... Continue Reading →
Peace is Possible . . .
There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. ~ Edith Wharton I wanted to share a message from my dear friend Kadena TateSimon, below. It is beautifully said. I appreciate Kadena's sensitivity and responsiveness, as always, sharing the heart of love. As for me, there is... Continue Reading →
The Day I Went Missing
“Do you ever wonder why we are connected? Why try? Let’s simply take pleasure in one another.” ~ Griffin & Sabine There are some days I just wake up weepy, confused about my direction, dismayed at my life, bewildered about the love missing in my life. Looking for my muse. Today was just that. ... Continue Reading →
We Can be Victorious When We Fight Our Dragons
We Can be Victorious When We Fight Our Dragons I had the chance to travel to Cambodia a few years ago. On one of my excursions to the ancient temple sites, I climbed up to the top of one of the structures in Siem Reap and happened across a shrine where a Buddhist fortune teller had... Continue Reading →
Paris…a perfect garden
I love this little verse and the pic that goes with it. I wrote this on my first trip back to Paris after many years, it was the birth of my blog http://www.2sistersinparis.com. I hope it gives you a little image of one of my favorite cities. XOXOX Sandy
I started my day today on a solo excursion up the street from our hotel. I stopped at Cafe Pierre on Boulevard Magenta to have my morning (or actually early afternoon) cappuccino. The sky is overcast today and the it is windy and a bit chilly, but when the sun comes out it warms quickly. I spent time at several street corners with my camera in hand snapping cyclists – I was amazed at how well they navigate the traffic and the streets – people of all ages, sizes, men, women and kids! I snapped the photo below of a beautiful Parisian dressed to kill and on her bike! You would NEVER see this in Dallas!!! The city is bustling all around me and inspires my muse….
Pulsing, living, breathing, in and out
Paris the city of people – diverse, beautiful at it’s core
Inspiring, magical, elegant, cryptic, crazy…
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Wheels Up!
Wheels Up! Wheels up Time to examine my heart Time to say goodbye Did I say “I love you”? Did I say thank you? …Is that a tear in my eye? Wheels up Now it’s time to put on my face Time to text you I am leaving Is my phone off? Did my... Continue Reading →
Let’s Build a Nest
Together let's make a beautiful nest strung with lights and laughter and song… Always song.
ACCEPT the UNKNOWN
Accept the Unknown.... UG! Embracing the mystery of life and accepting the “unknown” outcome has been a journey for me that I feel like I have only yet started. And even thought I am a grown ass woman, I feel as I am beginning to see life as a young person just starting out... Continue Reading →
Celebrating our moms: What was your mom’s best style/beauty tip?
Mom's beauty and style tips Our mother's influence us in so many ways. If you look in my refrigerator or my makeup case, it is likely you will see similar products to the ones my mom uses. Some things never get away from us. My mom is 85 years young and so beautiful and full... Continue Reading →
My OCD
My beautiful godson, Noah, just shared this insightful look into OCD. Please share this and let's help spread the word that those who suffer with OCD are not alone! XOXOXO Sandy My OCD - Noah Geopfert First off, I never once asked for this You've only caused pain and misery Thank God the pain is... Continue Reading →


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