Jaw-Dropping Awe
You wanna know what makes my jaw drop in awe and my eyes grow moist? It’s the realization that the dream I seek, seeks me, too. I’m not alone in the dreaming. To know it’s not a one-way stretch, to…
Cathay
Let Go and Refresh
We moved into our new home . . . with so much to unpack. Ay caramba! My routine was lost. My annual planning book, my favorite gel pen, my writing journal – all MIA. I almost went Missing In Action.…
About my Carlos Santana Boots
We went out to dinner last week and a friend commented that she likes my boots. I shared that these boots were designed by Carlos Santana. I bought them when I moved from Los Angeles to rural Indiana. I like…
Time to Let Go!
Happy New Year! I hope you’re as excited about 2024 as I am. Here’s why: My commitment this year is to show up and play full out. Every week. What does that mean? It means I won’t hold back or…
Reflections on 2023
As I began to consider how to finish out this blog for 2024, it occurred to me to go back to the beginning of 2023 to see what I had written about the coming year. I was quite happy with…
I’m Moving!
I’m on the move. I’m moving. Literally. Even as you read this, I am packing the dishes and coffee cups because the movers are on their way and Ray and I will be in our new home tomorrow (Monday). We’re…
Are Failed Commitments Hurting You?
I’ve been wondering about the negative fallout of unfulfilled commitments. Like I recently committed to myself to go to the gym at least every other day. Then three days in a row I meant to go, but I didn’t. That…
Did Life Get Difficult? Practice Self-Care
The holidays are filled with wonderful times with friends and family. Usually. But sometimes life throws us a curve we’re not expecting and it doesn’t feel so wonderful. That’s when it’s more important than ever to practice good self-care. I…
Blogging with Purpose
My hiatus away from this weekly blog has been refreshing and meaningful for me. Thank you for bearing with me while I disappeared. I’ve been considering the purpose of this blog, as well as my life purpose, and I’m ready…
Happy Birthday to Me
So I turned 69 and was considering what I will see in my 69th year of living. My answer: Something significant. Something big, audacious. Yes, I will audaciously pursue a bold, full life. By the time I turn 70 I’ll…