Hitch Your Wagon To A Star…that’s what Ralph Waldo Emerson encouraged us to do. In his 1860 essay, Civilization, he urged us to aim high and dream. Aspire… It’s a theme that runs through my thoughts regularly…and I love hearing stories about people who seek out their own calling. The familiar phrase is: “I’ve always dreamed… Read More Is Your Hitch Ready?
Thich Nhat Hanh said “No Mud No Lotus” to remind us that the path to enlightenment is strewn with suffering, the proverbial no pain no gain theory. But, is there more that we can learn from how a lotus grows? Yes. I say that because I did some reading about the growth cycle of the… Read More How Much Mud Is Actually Necessary?
*Blueberry Pie *Apple Pie -Two of my mom’s signature desserts -Her talent for baking -Her love language -Every Summer…every Fall…every Year -Baked for family, friends and the community -A gift -Her gift Even now… -My mom has been gone for several years -Whenever I see blueberry pie or apple… Read More I’ll Take A Slice…Or Two
And I don’t mean sad… Some context… Last weekend, I went to a yard sale and there was a large, plastic bin full of plates, cups and saucers, with a traditional blue and white pattern, made in Japan. All for sale…someone’s long time collection being passed along to a new set of fans. Typically, I… Read More I’m Feeling So Blue
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on some long-held beliefs, trying to think more broadly and consider different perspectives about things I’ve been “sure” about up until now… Inspiration is something I gravitate towards, as both a concept and a lived experience. I’ve felt certain that inspiration is necessary for me. With that said, is the need for… Read More To Inspire…To Be Inspired
So I’ve been thinking about Legacy recently…It has been on my mind and heart…where to start? Even when I think that I know what a word means, I still like to verify it to calibrate and make sure that I am looking through the correct lens. These days, my new bestie is ChatGPT. So, I… Read More Any Left Overs?
The Winter Olympics are on right now. From my spot on the couch, childhood memories emerge. When I was growing up, I loved to sit in our family room, with the fireplace going, and watch the Games. I’d imagine myself as a figure skater, gliding across the ice, in a sparkly costume, or, as a… Read More Imagine That!
In March of 2020, the day before the shutdown when into effect, I was scared. Really scared…Home life would change and work life would change…a total upheaval of my day to day experience. Just like what happened for all of us… I remember saying to myself: “find something that hasn’t changed and hold onto it.”… Read More When I Want To Run And Hide
There’s absolutely something to be said for being a lifelong learner. When your brain can get fired up because of new experiences and knowledge yet to be gleaned… This year is the 130th anniversary of the Fort Worth Livestock Show and Rodeo and we were there two weeks ago. A true first for me… I didn’t know that this… Read More Hello? ¡Olé!
We just got back from a whirlwind weekend in the Dallas-Ft Worth area, visiting a dear friend of mine. We managed to pack our seventy two hours with so much activity, laughter and memories that I slept all the way home on the flight and, then again, at night…I was wiped out. What makes time… Read More You Two Are Friends?
Through My Mind's Eye 