• At The Driftline and Saltlight, I invite you to explore the delicate interplay of memory, light, and creativity. Here, every story is a journey, and every moment is an opportunity for reflection and growth.

    Memoir: The Art of Observation

  • Favourite words

    The Radiant Ones (clear and glowing)

    • Incandescent – burning with inward fire
    • Starlaced – woven with something celestial
    • Gleaming – sharp flashes of clarity
    • Fey-lighted – enchanted, flickering between worlds
    • Ghostgold – faint shimmer on the edge of memory
    • Effulgent – dazzlingly bright, almost holy
    • Refulgent – sunlight on the ocean after rain
    • Lucent – softly glowing, like dew at dawn

    Each fragment reveals a deeper truth, inviting us to explore the interplay of light and shadow. As we weave these descriptions into our narratives, we uncover the stories that resonate with our own experiences, illuminating the paths of connection and understanding.

    The Natural Glow (elemental and earth-kissed)

    Salt-bright – forged by sea air and survival
    Moonwashed – tender and quiet, lunar-soft
    Sunstruck – radiant from exposure, bold and warm
    Mistlit – something barely seen, but fel

    The Gentle Lights (subtle, whispered beauty)

    • Iridescent – shifting, like mother-of-pearl
    • Opaline – milky and dreamy, like tide pools
    • Glimmering – faint, flickering, hopeful
    • Pearled – delicate and precious

  • My Blog

    Reflections and Revelations

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    I awoke after a night of horrible dreams. The pages...
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    July 9, 2025
    Rain Upon theSea Oh, this day, with music sweet Of rain upon the sea That softest...
    June 28, 2025
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    June 19, 2025
    The Mullet Run The air and sea have made a deal to soothe the sweet Pacific. Awareness is...
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    I thnk I have just finished my rough draft. Writing a memoir is compelling. I remain focussed for...
    June 18, 2025 · Poetry Excerpts
    Light carries weight—a gentle burden that illuminates our paths. In moments of darkness, it...
  • Daily Blog

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    The Power of Connection

    The way the tide reaches up like it’s trying to remember me, and the sky... that hush of cloud and light that feels stitched by hand. Even the sand carries its own story, softened and scattered, like the ends of a prayer whispered through beach grass.

    I call it “Where Solitude Blooms.”

  • Greetings

    “Welcome to the meeting place of tide and light. Here, stories drift ashore—weathered, luminous, and always reaching toward the next wave.”

  • Our Creative Portfolio

    Dive into a curated collection of works that embody the spirit of resilience and healing. Each piece represents a unique journey, inviting you to witness the beauty of the human experience.

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    Join us for a series of immersive workshops and gatherings designed to inspire creativity and foster community. Discover opportunities to engage with fellow artists and share your passion for storytelling.

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