Re: Heartwings Love Notes 311 - Who Will Teach Us?: "Great words Tasha!! ....How true...... I have taught one grandson to knit and done quilting with a granddaughter...She loves to sew her own clothes anyway...Luckily we had opportunities to teach all of our kids skills to be pretty self-sufficient if need be...building, repairing, veggie gardening etc.... My sweet 12 yr old grandson who knits was so excited last summer when he could pick his own carrots, and beans...My son and he had a tiny little garden about 6'by6', but that's all it takes! Our daughter lives next to an organic sheep and cattle farm so her kids can work and learn there. You are so right about handing down skills to the next generation!!". love and hugs -Hannah C.- May 5, 2008 6:06 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 311 - Who Will Teach Us?: "This is sweet, Tasha...I'll always remember my friend's mother teaching me to hand sew and tie knots when I was, oh 5 or 6 in our "Bluebird" group (pre campfire girls!)...I loved it and have loved teaching my children too. Pace loves to sew - he went to work with his dad today - much more interested in "real stuff", like what we do all day than going to school and "doing the same things over and over again"...balance, balance, balance..." love to you, -Kim F.- May 5, 2008 10:06 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 311 - Who Will Teach Us?: "I used to teach Rebecca stitches with yarn and a plastic needle on the soft plastic trays meat is packed on." Xo -Mary L.- May 4, 2008 10:07 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 311 - Who Will Teach Us?: "Interesting thoughts." -Jen W.- May 4, 2008 9:18 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 310 - The Joy of Dandelions: "Tasha! Once again "you're in my head"!

The other day I was pulling handfuls of "Creeping Charlie" out of flower beds and what lawn we do have...we minimize "real grass" and encourage domestic ground covers.  "Charlie" is so prolific and really, yes, very pretty with the little round leaves and purple flowers. When I came inside I told my husband that this weed probably contains the cure for cancer or another serious disease, and who would know? We see it as undesirable, and that's that. This is a neighbor's yard, prolific with wild violets and yes, those happy yellow flowers." Enjoy this beautiful spring! Love, -Candi- April 30th 2008 4:08pm

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 310 - The Joy of Dandelions: "I do love your writing, Tash. ...the growth doesn't stop... Gotta get some dandelions for my salads...." -Eileen J.- April 29th 2008 9:16pm

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 310 - The Joy of Dandelions: "I too, adored dandelions. And, my favorite memory is my neighborhood girlfriends, Viola, Gladys, Venla, and I would pick tons each morn and float the blossoms in a large metal washtub like a rose bowl effect, and then we'd take the stems and make chain links and each summer we'd at least make a chain that would go clear around the block on the sidewalk. We would feel such fulfillment, I know not why?" -Sheila D.- April 29th 2008 3:51pm

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 310 - The Joy of Dandelions: "I agree with you wholeheartedly! The girls bring me vases full of them and I love it!" -Wendy R.- April 29th 2008 6:02am

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 310 - The Joy of Dandelions: "I never knew all this about dandelions! I have learned something new today! :) " -Judy- April 28th 3:45pm CDT

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 310 - The Joy of Dandelions: "Wonderful! The beauty of the 'weed'!" -Jen W.- April 28th 2008 2:46pm

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 308 - Just Breathe Light: "That was wonderful advice you gave me Tasha whom I in turn shared it with a friend of mine who was stressed about her in-laws who have money issues. Thank you again and I know you'll be hearing alot from this newsletter from other moms. Bless you sweetie. You an angel in disguise. No...you are just an angel that everyone sees!!!" Love you. -Chris- April 14th 2008 2:12pm

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 308 - Just Breathe Light: "That was a wonderful Heartwings. Tough to execute in the moment but wonderful to be reminded. It is one of my most difficult personality traits to resist. I tell myself in moments of confrontation - "do not engage, do not engage." I hope someday I will learn this and execute it without conscious thought." Miss you. Thank you for your Heartwings. -Cat- April 13th 2008 7:22pm

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 308 - Just Breathe Light: "I am always astonished at the way your topics mesh with my life. Last week one of my husband's grand nephews, 24, took his own life with no warning to anyone. We have been fairly crushed and your note was just dear and hit my heart where I needed a Tasha hug." THANK YOU. Hugs, -Connie B. aka Mother Connie- April 13th 2008 6:37pm

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 308 - Just Breathe Light: "How very true. I've learned the same thing over the years, but not always an easy thing to do." -Daniel B.- April 13th 2008 5:22pm

Re: Tasha's Guest Appearance on Rita Schiano's blog talk radio show 'Talk to me': "I know that whatever you do with your writings, they will grow and continue to touch many. I see several more books/CDs/etc." Hugz, -Julie R.- April 10th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 307 - The Fountain of Joy: "This is so lovely. I feel so moved by your writings." -Robyne- April 8th 2008

Re: Tasha's Guest Appearance on Rita Schiano's blog talk radio show 'Talk to me': "Dearest Tasha, I just listened to most of the talk...How wonderful! What an inspiration you are and how dearly esteemed I hold you in my heart!!!" Thanks for all you do Love -Kim F.- April 7th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 307 - The Fountain of Joy: "Very well written!!! bravo!" god bless. -Donna S.- April 6th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 306 - Dreams Can Come True: "HI, Tasha. I just wanted to thank you for yet another timely Heartwings. As is usually, the case, this one really hit the spot. My husband and I seem to be going through midlife crises - at the same time! - and we're trying to figure out just what it is we wish for our future, individually and for both of us together. Thanks for the reminder to be patient and maybe even a little bit flexible :)" I hope all is as well with you as it seems. -Donna S.- Mar 31st 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 305 - The Message Is Love: "A wonderful message Tasha...I too am so glad that spring is here....or in snowy NH almost here!!....We had the tiniest member of the family here for Easter with her folks ....10th grandchild who will be a year old in April....I am happy that your Easter was special too...." Love and hugs -Hannah C.- Mar 25th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 305 - The Message Is Love: "Dear Tasha, Thank you for your love message. I am in vacation in Tunisia and I wanted to wish you a very Happy Easter yesterday but could not access a computer." -Francoise C.- Mar 24th 2008

Re:  Heartwings Love Notes 304 - The New Light of Spring: "I have had a VERY difficult week, full of tears, stress, fear, all manner of ugly. Your cleaning essay was a balm to my sorry soul!" THANKS. -C.K-  Mother Connie Mar 16th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 302 - The Gift of Food: "You absolutely turned my mind around regarding food. I've said this before... Before you I had no fascination for vegetables. You made healthy eating delicious. Something I'd never known prior. Just wish your kitchen was around the block! I'm pretty good but I'm more a creative salad person, a capable balanced meal coordinator, but still seemingly allergic to recipes thus it's always the same thing, over and over and over." -Lisa G.- Mar 3rd 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 302 - The Gift of Food: "I, too, love cooking; so glad Stan enjoys cleaning up! Had a marvelous time in California though not much sunshine. Made our own..." -Sheila D.- Mar 3rd 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 302 - The Gift of Food: "Hi Tasha, It’s interesting how different people do or do not enjoy cooking. I think I’m more like your mother though at times during my life I tried some things my mother ever did. She was a mashed potato, meat and creamed vegetable kind of cook…very basic. Only in her later years did she explore other recipes, etc. Now, I don’t care about cooking much. My husband Steve, however loves to cook so I let him. We work together on large meals for guests, etc. I enjoy making the salads and baking the pies. Just a little commentary from the now “senior” Mrs. N. Sending my love and wishes for a great week!" Hugs, -Adelle N.- Mar 3rd 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 301 - Growing With Love: "Hello Tasha, Wanted to take some time here to tell you how much I enjoyed reading this letter about your son. What wonderful memories you have of him and how he lives on! I have the same experience with my Grandmother's memory. She taught me so many wonderful things, like how to sew, and I have a special family altar if you will where her picture and my great grandmother reside. I lived with them both for the first 2 years of life and have strong bonds with both of these strong women. Just wanted you to know I vibed especially strong with your shared story. Some people are just angels in our lives, are they not?" Warmly, -Elana- Mar 1st 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 301 - Growing With Love: "Tasha, Thanks for this lovely, lovely Heartwings message. Chris Arroll's birthday was also in February. I am writing a poem for him to be published in "Spare Change" newspaper. His mother is depending on me it seems to memorialize him or coordinate some sort of service. I wish I could be as graceful with the heavy changes in life as you are; particularly seeing the beauty in a loved one's memory instead of suffering the loss with resentment, self-pity and all those negative emotions. That has been my tendency. I tend to resist and, as I am learning, the resistance only wears me down. Here's to memorializing our loved ones in positive ways and making our own lives meaningful to others." Much love at this time of remembrance and growth, -Julie- Feb 24th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 301 - Growing With Love: "Precious...I'm going to start a carrot top to remember him by. Blessings and love to you and Stephen. He must have been a wonderful boy." Love, -Candi- Feb 28th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 301 - Growing With Love: "Tasha... I remember part of your poem, of which I have a copy, written at your son's anniversary which I will never forget.....

"Feeling this love
I know it as both his and mine,
And him as one with it.
Not in his grave,
But singing in the soil....

Dear son, you loved the earth
With all your heart,
I never knew how much before.
Now I too share that love;
Thank you so very much, beloved son."

So beautiful. Thank you for sharing, Tasha... With love, -Jane S.- Feb 27th 2008
Re: Heartwings Love Notes 301 - Growing With Love: "This is just so beautiful! It really touched my heart being a mother of four adult kids myself. The pain of losing one of them is too unbearable to even try to imagine so instead I will call them and tell them how grateful I am and how much I love them." Thanks again for touching my heart! Hugs -Cherie- Feb 24th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 301 - Growing With Love: "The Angels are always in charge of your messages. I just got word that one of my email buds' just had two friends who were murdered. I fwded this to him in the hope that it will help him find a place of healing." Did I mention I love you MADLY? Oh, yes, dear Tasha. -Connie B.- Feb 24th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 300 - Another Milestone: "Congratulations on #300!!!! Good for you. I save all of them in a special folder... Here's to your many more!" hugs -Hannah C.- Feb 19th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 300 - Another Milestone: "Dear Tasha, Heartwings has come a long way! 300 issues, wow! I am so happy that you--and Heartwings--have reached this milestone. Your many faithful readers no doubt concur!." Your loving daughter, -Laura- Feb 18th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 300 - Another Milestone: "Dear Tasha, congratulations for your 300th Love Note and for your constance and generosity. I enjoy your Love Notes, a warm a gentle presence in my life." Angela told me that you are coming to Italy February-March, I am looking forward to seeing you soon. -Donatella F.- Italy Feb 18th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 300 - Another Milestone: "Yeah!, congratulations Mom on number 300. We are getting on a boat tonight which will take us up the Amazon river starting Tuesday afternoon. All is well, hope you have 300 more Heartwings love notes in you at least. Love, -Chris and Gabrielle- Feb 18th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 300 - Another Milestone: "I always value and look forward to receiving Heartwings." Blessings, -Lynette T.- Feb 18th 2008

Re: Heartwings: "Dear Tasha, We are glad you received positive feedback about Heartwings. We hope you will never lose faith in your writing. It's rare to hear much from readers except here and there--but you do good work and we encourage you to keep it up!" Love, Alex & Annellen Feb 18th 2008
Re: Heartwings Love Notes 300 - Another Milestone: " Congratulations Tasha on over 300 Issues of Heartwings Love Notes." Lots of Love -Doc D.- Feb 18th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 299 - My Always Valentine: "This was such a neat message! Neat because it is your lives. Neat because it is our lives. Oh, to be with someone you can love unconditionally is fantastic. We too, disagree on things and we word things so that we don’t hurt the other’s feelings. That goes a long way in a relationship! My Stephen says your Stephen spells his name correctly! We both enjoyed your send." Love and hugs, -Adelle N.- Feb 10th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 299 - My Always Valentine: "That is absolutely beautiful. The two of you have my undying admiration. Have a glorious Valentines day!" Hugs -Cherie- Feb 10th 2008

Re: Heartwings (A Question to readers about receiving emails and subscriptions): "Hi Tasha, Yes, I continue to receive and read Heartwings! I always look forward to reading your wise insights into life, so keep me on the list!" Love and Hugs, -Sherri M.- Feb 7th 2008

Re: Heartwings (A Question to readers about receiving emails and subscriptions): "Dear Tasha, Yes I am receiving your weekly Love Notes and it is with great pleasure that I am reading them." With all my best regards. -Francoise C.- Feb 6th 2008

Re: Heartwings (A Question to readers about receiving emails and subscriptions): "I am always wanting to receive Heartwings! Seems like I am getting it regularly so it's all good here with me. Thank you for taking the time to check up on me to see if it was getting here." I am truly grateful for Heartwings! -Cherie- Feb 6th 2008

Re: Heartwings (A Question to readers about receiving emails and subscriptions): "Please don't take me off the list! I love reading it every week. It usually strikes a chord and always gives me insight." Much love & light, -Deb W.- Feb 6th 2008

Re: Heartwings (A Question to readers about receiving emails and subscriptions): "Hi Tasha,I get Heartwings, and love reading them! Thanks for all your beautiful writing and warming thoughts and insightful sharing..." Peace, -Susan W.- Feb 6th 2008

Re: Heartwings (A Question to readers about receiving emails and subscriptions): "Hi Tasha! I so look forward to reading your Heartwings each time they arrive and often forward them to others. Keep me on the list!" Love to you -Melanie S.- Feb 6th 2008

Re: Heartwings (A Question to readers about receiving emails and subscriptions): "Yes we are receiving Love Notes and love it. On many a day it is exactly what I need to adjust my outlook and mood and I am grateful to receive them." Love, -Wendy R.- Feb 6th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 298 - Loving Myself Enough: "Hello Wise one, another wise passage..!" Love and Hugs, -Lisa- Feb 4th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 298 - Loving Myself Enough: "Ah, healing stories, I just love them. Being a nurse you know I have been around all degrees of imbalance in health. What can I say? I am still seeking and studying the elements that create and maintain health. I have had family members with such challenging medical problems it has prevented me from coming to any conclusions too quickly. Other than there is a unique healing process for each person and elements that go into creating health. I have been humbled more than once when what I thought would help actually made things worse. I should have been a medical intuitive and things would have been much easier.... I agree in essence the greatest thing we can do is to LISTEN to the body....and heart...the keys are all there." Thanks for sharing this, Warmly, -Elana- The Daily Zen.com Feb 4th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 298 - Loving Myself Enough: "Dear Tasha, I want to thank you for your Heartwings. They are very special, and always speak to me." -Jackie- Feb 3rd 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 297 - Tender Treatment: "Again - a parallel.  This time though your message came a few days before I found that similarity and used your fine example. I woke up at 4 am with a vague discomfort in my throat and stomach, then chills. Ordinarily I would have been in the office for my ten-hour Wednesday but as I assessed my symptoms I remembered Heartwings. Like you I fight discomfort! At age 61, though, my desk relatively clean, 25 sick days a year blessedly unused, I picked up the laptop and sent an email to the office. Snuggled in the bedcovers, good dogs warming me, I slept until 11:30. Dennis left coffee in the microwave for me to heat up. An email from work brought a message of concern and hope for quick healing. And now, dear Tasha, I think it might be time for another nap!" Blessings and love, -Candi- Jan 30th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 297 - Tender Treatment: "Hi Tasha, I deeply appreciated this issue of Heartwings. It is getting easier for me to access my heart chakra. For many years I have struggled to feel deeply a connection there. I need to spend more time in meditation with an emphasis on my heart chakra. Your Heartwings reminded me this morning to pay attention and reach out and acknowledge you for reminding me through your work." Thanks for all you do! Peace, -Evan M.- Jan 28th 2008

In Response to Tasha's Heartwings Needs You (Email) - Heartwings Love Notes for a Joyous Life Book: "Tasha, I sent you a mail order for 3 books that you should be getting shortly. I look forward to getting them and sharing with my beloved friends." Keep up the great work. You are a blessing to many! -Brenda B.- Jan 23rd 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 296 - Evidence of Friendship: "SO true…and sometimes we forget there are a lot of friends out there who care and love us. You always seem to hit on great topics in ways we can all understand. Thank you for Heartwings…more importantly, thank you for your wonderful friendship." Love and hugs, -Adelle N.- Jan 22nd 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 295 - Thoughts On Pomegranates: "Nice. I like some of your new themes and current experiences. Keeps things interesting." Love, -Laura L.- Jan 14th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 295 - Thoughts On Pomegranates: "So dear. Just like you. I love the way you take the mundane and elevate it to life lessons. Can't WAIT to get my book, replete with your precious energy!" Hugs n Kisses, -Mother Connie-  C.K.B  Jan 14th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 295 - Thoughts On Pomegranates: "Tasha, That was a very amusing anecdote. I enjoyed it!" -Jen W.- Jan 14th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 294 - Is That What You Meant To Say?: "Dearest Tasha, this is a great Heartwings entry, as always - so much wisdom to share with everybody from your heart. - can't always believe everything we think!" Love, -Kim F.- Jan 10th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 294 - Is That What You Meant To Say?: "What a beautiful and wonderfully understanding message Tasha... Thank you..." With our love, -Jane S.- Jan 7th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 294 - Is That What You Meant To Say?: "Tasha, Just read your message and you are so right about code I will have to pay more attention to what is really being said instead of the words being said. It is not always easy to pay that much attention but you are right it is needed. Only good can come from it." -Brittha B.- Jan 7th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 294 - Is That What You Meant To Say?: "I had to comment on that Heartwings, I felt it was the best you have ever written, I knew you were very smart, but didn't realize how insightful you are!!! I loved it, and now, when I hear something that doesn't make sense to me, and the wording could upset me, I'll think about the way it was presented, and that possibly there was another way to translate what someone has said to me.. and I'll be careful what I say to others, also." Many hugs, -Abby- Jan 7th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 294 - Is That What You Meant To Say?: "Dearest Tasha, You are right on in this writing! We often don’t really say what we mean or are thinking. Next time I’ll try to listen more closely to someone. Thanks for all your wisdom and heart of gold!" Love, -Adelle N.- Jan 7th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 293 - Resolutions for 2008: "The light from those that love you protects you from those that know not what they do." -Lady Fuschia - Jan 1, 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 293 - Resolutions for 2008: "Thanks for sharing your resolutions. Much food for thought here." -Shelia D.- December 30th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 292 - Unwrapping The Christmas Present: "Nicely said. Truly the present is a present." Merry and a joyful X-Mas  -Bill C.- December 26th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 292 - Unwrapping The Christmas Present: "So very true, dear friend Tasha.  It is so good for me to read this now." Merry Christmas !  -Laura F.-  December 26th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 291 - The Season Of Peace (this is a follow-up to message immediately below): "Oh, Tasha! I was able to share this with my guys in the Toastmasters Club (Tecumseh State Correctional Institution) and they were VERY attentive. They gave the piece long loud applause and as I returned to my seat one of the prisoners asked if he could have a copy of it to send to his wife and children for Christmas! Your words came at an auspicious time, considering some of the issues that have popped up for the guys as they work on their skills in speaking and leadership. You are a gift from God. I'm SO GLAD there is YOU." Thanks again, Dear Heart. -Big Hugs from -Connie B.- and "my guys"- December 17th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 291 - The Season Of Peace: "My Dear Tasha, I work with prisoners at a State facility to mentor them in a Toastmasters, Int'l Club I would like to take and share this with them. This is a message that will resonate with each one of the men who participate in this endeavor." Love and Hugs, Mother Connie -Connie B.- December 16th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 291 - The Season Of Peace: "Excerpt from part of Heartwings Love Notes 291 'Seeming slights and insults may stem from misconceptions. Bitterness lodged in the heart that influences perception may simply be old baggage left from childhood, unknowingly carried with us as we have grown'. Your wise words leave me quiet & contemplative." Thank you.... -Deb W.- December 17th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 291 - The Season Of Peace: "Excerpt from part of Heartwings Love Notes 291 'This season revolves around the birth of the new and the letting go of the old. The light that is born in the darkness returns. It brings life to the frozen ground; it rekindles the spirit of joy in every heart. As I fill my heart with peace I prepare a place for the light to dwell. The old unfulfilled expectations now no longer cloud my vision. I greet with love and joy the child who brings us the season of peace'. It is such a shame that we can not do this on a daily basis. To wait a full year, well, what a waste of time. -Donna-  December 17th 2007

Re: Heartwings New Book - Heartwings Love Notes for a Joyous Life: Synopsis of correspondence between Tasha and Joan Wester Anderson. "Dear Tasha, I finally had the pleasure of sitting down with your book, and I really liked it. It’s so many different things, a book of poetry and dreaming, along with practical guidance and an air of comfort all around it. You did a good job! It’s on my night stand, especially when I need to do deep breathing; thanks so much for sharing it." -Joan-  December 9th 2007. Joan Wester Anderson is a best selling author and lecturer of several books such as Guardian Angels, Forever Young, please visit her website and read more about her at: www.joanwanderson.com/about-the-author.htm

Re: Tasha's Writings - Heartwings Website, and books: "Hi Tasha, Thanks for your email,  I visited your site, and found it beautiful. I'll look for your books. I invite you to visit my blog, RoySorrelsTheWritingCoach.blogspot.com  and to take a look at the two guest writer appearances (C.M. Mayo and PK Allen)... I'd love to have a guest appearance from you--any aspect of writing that you'd like to write about. I can't pay you for your words, but can provide a link from the blog to your site. Anyway, I wish you well and more success with your writing career... you seem to be doing very well indeed! " Best wishes, -Roy Sorrels- December 3rd, 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 289 - A Death In The Family: "Hello, how very appropriate today. This is the 10th anniversary of my mother's passing. Always a sad day, but more so on a rainy day in the cemetery, I suppose.  I have also forwarded your Love Notes to one of our groups within GoddessSchool.  Merry Part. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MerryPart/ I felt it was an important group, many of us being in the Baby Boomer generation, losing parents, spouses, friends, to death, strokes, Alzheimer's etc.  Something to help." Big hugs!!! Blessed Be -Granny Moon- December 3rd, 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 289 - A Death In The Family: "Tasha, What a way you have with words. We've been to two Celebrations of Life in the last two weeks, both unexpected, and your words are indeed true." -Sheila D- December 2nd, 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 289 - A Death In The Family: "Thanks so much Tasha, this one especially speaks to me." -Ann K.- December 2nd, 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 288 - The Last of The Gold: "Dearest Tasha, The leaves can go away but not our memory of them. Insightful. There are many people/events/things in our lives that are gone yet the memories of them keeps them alive." Thank you for Heartwings! Lots of love, -Adelle- November 26th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 287 - Giving Thanks for All: "As always your writing touches me and I love the way you celebrate your humanity. While I've not let a pumpkin "go" I certainly have done that with fruit. Oh, the banana that lay in the bottom of the bowl on top of the refrigerator!! At least it's icky rot was contained while yours baptized your kitchen floor!" Blessings and love, in thanksgiving for your talented and gentle heart, -Candi- November 20th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 287 - Giving Thanks for All: "I am told that true art creates tears and goose bumps when it resonates with the beholder. So, Tasha, dear, you really must consider including tissues and sweaters with your precious offerings. I love you 4EVER." Hugs and Happy Thanksgiving, -Connie K- November 18th 2007

Re: Heartwings New Book - Heartwings Love Notes for a Joyous Life: "Tasha, you are truly an inspiration.  I'm so excited to get my own copy of the book soon. You have always been a beacon, shining through the thick fog and turbulent waters of depression and fear, guiding us and reminding us that hope remains eternal. I know that we all have times when we feel like a black hole and have nothing to live for, let alone anything to give to others in need. Yet that instant when we turn away from our darkness and summon up light and love to help another, we see how foolish we've been, hiding inside ourselves, ruminating over imagined flaws and weaknesses, and we open our eyes and our hearts to one in need, we realize why we are here. Then the darkness vanishes, leaving only light. and the immense power of love and caring. You taught me this. A lesson that has improved my life in so many ways. It's a gift I will always treasure. God Bless YOU!" With love and great appreciation, -Amy- November 13th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 286 - Another Year Another Mile: "Wonderfully put!!! Last night...or early this morning...when I couldn't sleep I began to think about all the blessings I have. My thoughts were not that distant from how you express it in Heartwings. And you are absolutely right . I appreciate how having cloudy days help to make the sunny ones even better. Thanks, dear friend. You are one of the blessings in my life!!!" Love and hugs, -Adelle- November 12th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 285 - The New Baby: "Congratulations, Tasha, on being a great grandma... hard to believe... Very nicely written piece, too. I can feel the love you have for that little guy, and your appreciation of your place of the generations in your family." All my best, -Scott- Nov 7th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 284 - The View From My Window: "That was so nice, I just had to send it to a bunch of friends! You write so beautifully. You can take a reader to a lovely place with your descriptions and make us smile." Thanks so much for your creativity!  Love, -Amy- Oct 29th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 283 - A String of Pearls: "I love the comparison as each of your Heartwings Love Notes are Pearls of Wisdom I add to my necklace of Life." -Julie R.- Oct 26th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 283 - A String of Pearls: "Hi Tasha, Your Heartwings writings are getting better an better! Thanks for the amazing pearls. You have an elegant way of bringing the smallest parts of our lives to a thoughtful learning moment." -Lia B.- Oct 23rd 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 282 - A Mothers Love: "Hi Tasha, This was a very nice Heartwings, as they all are. It brought back bittersweet memories of my beloved Grandparents' last years. (Both of my parents died many years ago--they were both in their 50's.) For the last several years my grandmother didn't know who I was, and it was not only difficult to visit her and have a conversation with her, but heartbreaking for me as well, because we had always been so close. I think my Grandfather knew me, but he had had several strokes, and couldn't talk, but he did react to me. My Grandmother was always very sweet, and happy to see me, although she did not know me from one moment to the next. But I know that we shall be together one day, and I look forward to it. OK, enough of that, or I shall cry." -Jackie- Oct 16th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 280 - Honoring The Harvest: "Fall is, indeed, amazing...thanks for the well-written reminder !" -Bill C.- Oct 8th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 280 - Patience Training: "AMEN to this one..." *smile* -Tara G.- Oct 4th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 280 - Patience Training: "I've been online only one minute expecting your Heartwings and here it came. Always a treasure of inner wisdom that you've gained." L & L -Shelia D.- Oct 1st 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 280 - Patience Training: "Really especially wise one, dear Tasha. Thank you!" Love, -Brenda L- Oct 1st 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 279 - Fear is false evidence appearing real: "LOVE this. I always think that fear is the work of evil, trying to turn us away from the light." -Loveallcreation- Sept 27th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 279 - Fear is false evidence appearing real: "What a beautiful Heartwing ! I couldn't agree more." -Cat- Sept 26th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 279 - Fear is false evidence appearing real: "Tash, Such a needed antidote for all of this stuff. Liked your points." Much love, -Michele- Sept 24th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 279 - Fear is false evidence appearing real:  "Very nicely said. :>)" -Bill C.- Sept 23rd 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 278 - A Little Rain: "Dear Tasha, As one who uses a computer somewhat begrudgingly, I SO enjoyed your term, 'mechanical servant' to describe what we seemingly cannot live without. As the oldest student in my class here at grad school it is interesting to see how easily and automatically the students fresh out of undergrad school use the computer... one of those generational differences." Hope all is well. -Susan W.- Sept 18th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 277 - An Inadvertent Return To The Past: "Tasha I sent your Heartwings out to a few people today and this was one of the responses I got... thought you would enjoy seeing Shirley's response to your message."  Hugs -Sandi M.- Sept 10th 2007

"Hi Sandi - I really enjoyed the story of "An Inadvertent Return to the Past".  Grandmas house was the same - exactly the same, until we could no longer afford the block of ice. Then perishables went down into the cellar which was cool enough even in the summer to keep butter semi firm and milk from curdling for a few days anyway. Leftovers were certainly dealt with within a day (fried up-anything that was leftover, nothing was wasted). When our own fridge went a couple of summers ago, naturally during a heat wave I did exactly what the writer did and like her, was very glad when our new appliance was delivered. I think what I most appreciate about modern living is being able to turn on a tap and get hot water. Take a shower and a bath-luxurious!  As a child I had to haul water and heat it on the old electric stove before dumping it into the bathtub. Oh and then you didn't waste the bath water either. After me came Grandma to take her bath, then the water was bailed out by hand and poured down a sink that drained into the ditch next to the house. It's remarkable that we didn't get some kind of illness from what they call to-day "grey water".  We have so much to be grateful for, don't we.  Blessings  -Shirley-"

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 277 - An Inadvertent Return To The Past: "Hi Tasha, Thanks. What a nice nostalgic return to the past." Best Wishes, -Jackie- Sept 9th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 276 - Soaking the Pan: "Thanks, Wonderful message and again timely. You are just so in tune and have a gift of flowing awareness. I love your writing and it is so healing." Blessings, -Lois- Sept 4th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 275 - Then and Now: "You took the words right out of my heart! " -Carol Ann- Aug 28th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 274 - What Do You Believe?: "Hello dear Tasha, Examining beliefs is an exciting road to freedom. How many are up to the challenge? Remember that phrase Question Authority? I always wondered how many would question themselves as well. People often have these sacred dysfunctional beliefs they hang onto and have a difficult time letting go of. I share your approach that life is an adventure, a dance to face with a smile, even when the challenges appear. They also disappear..." Thanks for sending your reflections. Hope your week is tranquil and fun. With care, -Elana- Aug 25th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 274 - What Do You Believe?: "Beautiful words of wisdom , Tasha... I particularly like the part about life being a joyous dance partner...I forwarded to a couple of heartfelt friends!" Love your way!! -Kim F.- Aug 25th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes - (In General): "Dear Tasha, Thanks for sending along your newsletters. I've enjoyed reading them, especially this one. Sending joy out into the world will come back to us in some positive way. Although I previously didn't think in terms like that, since being a single 'gal' again I have found a positive attitude towards my new life has really made a profound difference. On a similar note, I read somewhere that if one answers the telephone with a smile the caller can tell the difference!" Fondly, -Susan W.- Aug 24th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 274 - What Do You Believe?: "A'hh Tasha, such incredible words of wisdom that resonated deeply within me. THANK YOU! You are a very special person." Hug & blessings, -Jennie- Aug 20th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 274 - What Do You Believe?: "Dearest Tasha, This week's Lovenotes is such a wonderful reminder and I am sure it will serve me well in the days and weeks ahead as a source of inspiration! " Love and Blessings -Laura F.- Aug 20th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 274 - What Do You Believe?: "YES Dancing is much more fun than struggling, smile!!!" -Susan G.- Aug 19th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 273 - Keeping On Keeping On: "Wonderful wisdom - SO very timely for me also at this uncertain and sometimes frustrating time. Yes - I am safe and secure and much to be thankful for, too. The cali phos and walnut do help a lot! " :o) Hugz, -Julie- Aug 14th 2007