As I type this, car doors slam across the street as my neighbor leaves for the hospital, where her husband remains 10 days after surgery to remove a Stage IV brain tumor. I’m pretty damn lucky right now. I should… Read more ›
What’s the best way for me to own my personal power? // 17. The Star After all is said and done, I can own my own power through being able to move through life’s daily drama. I am stronger than… Read more ›
I had the following message this morning: “By using love instead of control one can unite the world, starting with yourself & treating others patiently & gently as Christ did. Swindling your gifts is an affront to God by denying… Read more ›
My current favorite band is Mumford & Sons… I’m doing my best to share them with a couple of my all-time favorite peeps, every chance I get. And my all-time best, most introspective of their songs is “Roll Away Your… Read more ›
When I was growing up in Missouri, I dreaded working in the garden. We had a plot in our backyard that — if my 13yo memory serves — was at least 400 square feet of spider and beetle-infested tomato, green… Read more ›
It’s occurred to me that I *never* celebrate the little victories in my life. Why is that? Is it because they feel so inadequate that I don’t deserve a happy dance? Taking the time out to recognize my little accomplishments feels… Read more ›
I was chatting with a friend recently about life, our purpose for being here… and his having lived 57 years without ever having experienced “a moment”. Oh, but he has. We all have. Every time he lifts the lid on… Read more ›