Quieting the Voice of Mainstream Fear
Lately I've been in the whirlwind of maintaining four jobs, wearing different hats, often going from one gig to the next. As I've noted to several friends and family members,…
If I Die Young
I've been rather haunted (and only in a positive and contemplative sense) by a song that my sister recently shared with me on a "mix CD" (remember mix tapes?); I'd…
What are your superpower gifts?
When I was in the kindergarten and first-grade age range, I wanted to be Wonder Woman. Lynda Carter graced our television in her super-cool getup, and I had matching Underoos.…
Our Four-Legged Stars
This past week my heart has been a little sad: Three friends have been seriously faced with the mortality of their pets, and I know all of these pets, the…
Are you in the Zone? Mercury Retrograde August 2-26, 2011
It's time for Mercury Retrograde, folks. I've discussed it before: here and here. A neat find on-line discusses how this Mercury Retrograde is intended for the following consideration: Astrological Forecast…
Officially Say “Yes” to Receive
My friends and family have too often heard that I'm decluttering. As a former, long-time writing instructor, I've had paper in all forms, including teaching resources, student records, student paper…
“The shell must break…”
The shell must break before the bird can fly. ~Alfred, Lord Tennyson What is your shell that keeps you from growth, excitement, happiness, possibility? Lately, my own limitations have been…
Live for No Regrets… with Loved Ones
A friend's e-mail this morning solidified my intention for my post today, Father's Day. Happy Father's Day if this is your day! Feel the love. One of the main elements…
Transitioning to Lighter, Brighter Days
I just finished 13 years of teaching college-level writing. Having just completed teaching seven years for the University of Colorado at Boulder in the Program for Writing and Rhetoric, it's…
How do you commemorate your deceased loved ones?
Today marks the eleventh anniversary of my father's death. While it's always kind of an odd day, I do okay, overall, especially with more years passing since the original day…