MUSINGS by BELLA By: Ann Alesio Touring the amazing Casa Battlo by Guadi was one the highlights of this trip. Walking through it made me feel like I was under the sea-magical. Check out this beautiful place here: https://www.casabatllo.es/en/antoni-gaudi/casa-batllo/inside ..read more

MUSINGS by BELLA By: Ann Alesio Wondering through the streets of Barcelona, you often come across talented buskers such as these gentlemen. Watch this amazing video here:  https://www.icloud.com/photos/#0c1DNyzs6mZaUOoBpjYaM4Unw ..read more

MUSINGS by BELLA By: Ann Alesio This weeks musings focus is on my travels to Barcelona: I miss traveling. Here are some musings from my trip to Barcelona in 2016 Street art is everywhere in Barcelona. This mural helped us find our way back to our apartment in the Gothic Quarter. Learn more about the street art movement in Louis Bou’s Barcelona Street Art. Check out this fantastic book called: Graffiti Streets Full of Art: Barcelona Street Art ..read more

MUSINGS by BELLA By: Tara Burcher The beautiful colors and shapes of this painting always bring me back to fall. https://www.artic.edu/artworks/64001/apples ..read more

MUSINGS by BELLA By: Tara Burcher Autumn has arrived, and my heart is full from it’s stunning beauty. I came upon this Sentiment by Vincent van Gogh: “as autumn lasts, I shall not have hands, canvas and colors enough to paint the beautiful things I see ..read more

MUSINGS by BELLA By: Ann Alesio Fall Equinox Looking forward, enjoying the beauty of the changing light and energy. Vibrant and grounded, I am feeling uplifted by the colors, crisp air, earthy scents, the glow of candles in the evening. Pagan Holiday Rituals and Traditions ..read more

MUSINGS by BELLA By: Ann Alesio This song by the lovely Neko Case, feels appropriate right now-we are all feeling so weary, so helpless. I am missing live music and the arts. My heart goes out to all of the out of work musicians, actors, artists and all of those involved with the performance arts. Check out some of these amazing songs to relax to ..read more

MUSINGS by BELLA By: Ann Alesio Contemplation of the last full moon of the Summer – Missing gathering with friends and family, I always think of them under the same moon and it helps me to feel more connected ..read more

MUSINGS by BELLA By: Tara Burcher It is Nebraska’s big sky and wide open spaces that touch my senses and enliven me. “I am out with lanterns, looking for myself “~ Emily Dickinson ..read more

MUSINGS by BELLA By: Tara Burcher Welcome to another weekly musing. This weeks musing highlights the amazing Nina Simone, Emily Dickinson and wide open spaces. Xo Tara _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is a funny little book that my grandfather gave me. He said it didn’t help him, but maybe it would be different for me. I did find Emily Dickinson to be most helpful. Here is a most beautiful poem by Emily Dickinson: “If I can stop one heart from breaking” By: Emily Dickinson If I can stop one heart fro ..read more