Searching for Direction & Purpose in Life's Sea of Opportunities
The cursor was mocking me. It kept flashing on that blank page, daring me to come up with an idea. Most of this blog is actually written long-hand in my spare moments away from the computer - waiting for friends, in the grocery store when inspiration strikes, in line pretty much anywhere. Why I decided… Continue reading Blank Page
As I mentioned in my easily influenced post, I often get a new take on books with a re-read. I thought of another, this time heartwarming example. Growing up, like most little girls, I loved the Laura Ingalls Wilder books. I was transported to the prairie. Despite my affinity for them, something had always bugged… Continue reading Lessons from the Prairie
I recently responded to a blog post that was a stream of consciousness account of her massage. She seemed to have not enjoyed the experience, all because she was worried that the massage therapist might touch parts of her body that she was sensitive about - her feet and arm pits. Considering my background, I… Continue reading Complainers
Thank you so much, my wonderful readers, for following my exploits over the last year. Can you believe it has been that long?!?!? In looking back, I am still most proud of my very first blog post. It's amazing what having the gift of time can do for creating something pride-worthy! I am so glad… Continue reading Happy Blogiversary to Me!
I have to confess again (it really does feel better to get things off my chest), my 5 A Day post was a bit misleading. I do eat a fairly nutritious diet; however, my lack of willpower is not my only fault in this area. My caramel-colored elixir … the bubbly, caffeine-infused seductress. I love this… Continue reading Soda Love Affair
For the most part, when I was living in England I tried to conform to the local traditions, once I became aware of them. I’m sure I annoyed many a fellow passenger on trains before I realized that I was the only one ever talking to strangers! There were times, however, when I deliberately followed… Continue reading Standing out
I'm so excited! My very first guest blogging post is up over at Smitten by Britain! It's about culture shock and my first Fourth of July spent abroad. If you would be willing to go visit ... and leave a comment... it would be much appreciated ... and might get me asked back!!!!!
I was thinking about my “dream versus aspiration” post the other day, duly inspired by both Harold and Maude (I’m still thinking about that movie!!!) and the potential joys of unexpected adventures, and it got me thinking about words that only vary in meaning due to perception. Someone who views him/herself as persistent, might easily… Continue reading Routine versus Rut
I know my hordes of loyal readers (I've discussed my delusional tendencies before!) can keep a secret. If you pass on this information, I will deny ever having said it. Kurt, dance instructor extraordinaire, is ... a really nice guy. He is one of my closest friends. Initially I thought that was simply the byproduct… Continue reading Shhhhh Don’t Tell
In college one of my favorite classes was called “American Lives”. We read twelve biographies over the 16 week term. For each meeting, the 20 of us would circle the chairs and have a thorough discussion of the book of the week (longer books received two weeks of coverage). It was my perfect class: We… Continue reading Recreating an Experience
Grown Up, Now What? 