Posts

2025 Reflections

/in , , , /by

 


Hiya;

It’s that odd time of the year where many of us feel like we are in time-line limbo. We are days away from welcoming 2026 and all of the potential that can come to life. And yet we are reflective of all the dreams, aspirations, and happenings this year.

Emotionally, we are a mixture of feeling vulnerable and excited. We are putting our heads and hearts together making rough plans for 2026, while giving ourselves time to recharge. We have big publishing plans for 2026 and we feel confident that you will find them beneficial.

Share with us your most treasured accomplishments of 2025. And let us know what you are looking forward to the most in 2026

In love, light, and cozy vibes,
Delaina and Kristin

Thank you for being in our lives!


Our Year in Review

Published Books:
Paper Birds
Anniversary Edition of She Too: Four Voices in (Almost) Harmony
The Handyman Special: An Activity Book for People Who Love to Fix Things

40 Meditations, Pan-tastics, Songs on YouTube

30+ Poems

3 New Etsy Offerings for Caregivers

Sounds and Sloth-y Saturday

/in , , /by

Hiya;

It has been a busy and amazing week for us and we are feeling slothy today.

We got to play Santa at Prairie Elder Care Day Program and play the handpan at PEC East house this week. That was a lot of fun.

Delaina read a poem she wrote in memory of her brother. You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/zg8zWe65W84


Create a Pan-tastic Saturday with Delaina here: https://youtu.be/NnRiHIQG0P0



We mentioned on Monday we were crossing our fingers that we could share an 8-hour sleep video with you. You must have crossed your fingers too because we were able to pull it all together in time to include the link today. https://youtu.be/nFkbxyfx4Yc

 



We hope you are taking time to recharge your energy levels with some self-care.

We would love to know what you are doing today? and how you are keeping it cozy?

In love, light, and cozy vibes,
Delaina and Kristin

🖨️ Printable Activities on Our Etsy Shop

One of our best sellers on Etsy is our Christmas Carol Songbook. We aren’t surprised. Music is medicine for the soul.

🎶 Delaina’s Handpan Music on YouTube

Get cozy in your own strength and create a fantastic day. To help here is Delaina’s Pan-tastic Playlist full of handpan music. Listen to it anytime you need healthy vibes to fill your body with nurturing energy. Beyond YouTube you can find Delaina’s cozy music on Insight Timer and your favorite streaming venue.

🔧 Handyman Activity Book for Aging Adults

We aren’t Norwegian but we are pretty sure solving the puzzles in our Handyman Activity Book with a loved one is hygge. You can grab your copy of The Handyman Special from our direct link or from Amazon.

✨ Poetry Books

We might be biased but surely curling up in a comfy chair with a poetry book like Paper Birds or the Anniversary edition of She Too is hygge.

🌀 Coloring Books

Get Cozy with some soul-nourishment coloring. Our Mantra Mandalas put a spin on the power of repetition to evoke the feeling of words while you color.

📚 Large Print Fictions / Upcycles

Grab some blankets, turn on the fireplace and let our large print fictions warm your heart.

Poetry Reading on Grief & Loss | “The Language of Rain” by Delaina J Miller

/in /by

This poem offers space to feel, remember, and grieve without needing to fix anything.

I wrote “The Language of Rain” on a day when it was raining and I was thinking about my brother who died too young and by his own hand. As I watched the rain I felt like the sky was crying for me and all of us that are missing the physical presence of our loved ones and friends.

 

The Language of Rain

What does a raindrop feel before it shatters on pavement? Does it scream? Does it find wholeness when it sees its own reflection in the puddle?

When it rains, I wonder what my brother’s last thoughts were. Held in Death’s embrace, his voice muffled by starling feathers in another realm. Back then, I missed his cry for help.

I still ask and listen.

If I learn the language of rain, would I hear his answer? Meanwhile, my hands instinctively cup and catch the droplets to place them gently in the chasm of puddles.

I’m not sure if it’s an act of penance or devotion. Or the buoyancy of hope that the voice of the unrescuable will float to the surface just to scream in a rainstorm.

©2025 Delaina J. Miller

I hope this poem speaks to you in the quiet ways love continues after our physical goodbyes. And brings you comfort in your own moments of sorrow. We are lucky to know grief because that means we know love.

In love, light, and poetry,
Delaina