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A Change of Scenery
My dad always encouraged me to try something new, including finding new routes home. “Change for the sake of change is good,” he inspired. He was a firm believer that aging began when we, as...
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First Year Lessons Through the Rearview Mirror (Part 1)
At this time last year, I had a staging area for all the things C would be schlepping to college. Boxes and bags gradually filled the corner of our kitchen nook as I calculated the square footage of my...
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First Year Lessons Through the Rearview Mirror (Part 2)
After you’ve given your last hug good-bye and your child begins to stretch his/her wings, there can be confusion over the rules and roles of both parent and child. Can you or should you ask about last...
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First Year Lessons Through the Rearview Mirror (Part 3)
There were so many things I had left to say when I pulled out of the parking lot nearest her dorm hall, things she needed to know, wisdom I needed to share. She stood and waved goodbye as the car...
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We must keep the dialog going.
A dialog was started the day Robin Williams took his life. A dialog about depression and mental illness and suicide. In the last few days, Facebook and Twitter feeds have exploded with compassion and...
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We’re on a #JourneyToCollege!
I’ve got a confession: I am probably the most disorganized organized person you will ever meet. Many days, I feel like the skies will open and every ball I’m juggling will rain down on me. Every...
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Standing near the vortex
Growing up in sunny California, my mom warned me not to stand too close to the edge of our backyard pool as often as she reminded me to pick up my shoes. “You’ll fall in, if you get too close,” she...
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Now is the right time!
There are 28 days left in 2014. Only 28! Today is day 337 of the year, which means it’s almost time for new calendars, planners, and goals for 2015. That might feel a bit depressing for some,...
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In a fortnight’s time.
With the passing of 336 hours, the sounds and rhythm of my house will change. Delightfully so. In 14 short days, my laundry load will increase by 25% and so will my grocery bill. I can’t wait. Two...
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Finally, Friday!
It’s been a long week. I think that first week back after a shortened holiday week always feels a bit longer than the 5 work days the calendar says we are trudging through. But, we made it! It’s...
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Finding Joy in Every Day
Morning came early today. Ironically, it was no earlier than any other morning but, after several stress filled days, my eyes felt heavier than usual. However, my heart was singing because I knew that,...
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Why I Won’t Wish Anyone a Happy Memorial Day
Though I have left this blog quiet for various reasons (READ: life), sometimes life needs to be paused to reflect and allow gratitude to wash over us. Today, I will share time with my family, grateful...
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What’s in your cup?
I first heard about the Starbucks scandal on Sunday. A friend had posted a link to the (now) viral video in which an evangelist calls out Starbucks for making a corporate decision of inclusion during...
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Simple, humble gratitude.
A couple of years back, I wrote about my father. He was an amazing man who made amazing sacrifices for his family and his country. Each year, on Veteran’s Day, I called him specifically to thank him...
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Creativity Unleashed
This morning, I had the joyful privilege of co-hosting a Blab chat with my friend, Ruth Curran. Ruth, as I’ve mentioned before, is the author of Being Brain Healthy and is the Capt. Cruncher behind...
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A respite for the eyes and soul.
When my eyes are weary and my soul feels heavy, I love to escape to the mountains. My favorite place is anywhere I can find streaming water such as a creek or river. My senses come alive but are...
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My birthday gift
Yesterday was my birthday. I had planned to sleep-in, but I didn’t. My body clock is very hard-wired to awake early so, even with concerted effort, a day rarely goes by that I’m not sliding my feet...
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A Peek Inside the Newly Re-injured Brain Part 1
On this past Thursday afternoon I climbed a stool to put away a few jars atop one of my cabinets. I knew it was a risky venture even before I began my short climb, but still, with a small jar in one...
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A Peek Inside the Newly Re-injured Brain, Part 2
On Monday, I wrote Part One about my newly re-injured brain. If I was keeping count, and included the concussion I got when I was in high school, this is my 6th concussion. Each concussion is...
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