Reaching Our Dreams
Today I began reading The Pilgrimage by Paulo Coelho for the second time. He wrote it in response to his pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago. I first read it before I walked the Camino. I suppose it lands even…
Cathay
In Memory of Peter
This week I write in remembrance of Peter Waite, former ProLiteracy CEO and adult literacy leader. He passed away last month. The news was unexpected. I was startled. He was only a few years older than I am and was…
I Like to Interact with People—Not Machines
This week Ray and I stopped for lunch at McDonalds. I stared at the digital kiosk to figure out how to place our order. Had there been someone at the counter, I would have just stepped up and asked if…
I Don’t Do Boxes
I recently watched a child climb into a box, snug and tight, smiling with glee. I’ve seen that many times. What is it with children and boxes? I remember my own childhood experience—feeling warmth and security, tucked into a box.…
I Feel Giddy
I just have to ask… Is it tacky to repeat praise you’ve received from people? It feels like it is. I mean, we’ve been taught to not brag, right? Rather we should be modest, be humble. But does that mean…
Still Writing, Still Learning
I posted a book critique on Facebook this week. It was the judge’s comments to my Writer’s Digest contest entry for Keep Walking, Your Heart Will Catch Up. I’ll share those comments with you below. I’m feeling pretty proud of…
How Fortunate Am I?
Very fortunate. Very blessed. Most of my professional life was spent in public libraries. Such a wonderful experience, working alongside such smart and caring people. I mean, the books are nice, sure. Libraries offer terrific programs, innovation, and creative ideas.…
Why I Like Vision Boards
This week I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts: The School of Greatness with Lewis Howe. I always feel uplifted and encouraged when I listen to him and his guests. And, quite often, what I hear is quite…
Take Out the Trash
Are you still taking in the freshness of a new year? The potential for a new chapter in life? Excited with the infinite possibilities before us? To make way for the new, maybe you’ve begun the process of decluttering. In…
A Letter to Time
I am so enamored with the concept of time. I actually wrote it a letter a few years ago, and I think of it now. I hope we can all appreciate a special relationship with Time this year.