It’s About Relationships
I’m thinking about relationships. People I have known. Some for many years, some for only a short while. I began thinking about them when someone I know retired this week and in her farewell message she reminded us that our…
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Are You Chasing a Dream?
Sometimes I find I’m working so hard—too hard—to try to make something happen. That’s why I have an index card on my desk with this statement from Mary Morrissey’s Brave Thinking: “Chasing down a dream and forcing it into submission…
Can’t Quit Now
I must say, . . . it’s been a tough week. My beautiful green back yard is not beautiful and green. It’s green and yellow and brown. You may recall we reseeded it a few months ago and I was…
Three Go-To Questions
I recently had a couple of different occasions to share with people my three go-to questions when I need to make a decision about doing something. Perhaps you’re pondering whether or not to do something. If so, I hope these…
Roses for Everyone
I’ve been enjoying the flowers in my garden. But this week the summer heat took out the irises. The potted geraniums began to dry and die, followed by the petunias. I’ve moved them out of the sun and we’ll see…
What a beautiful day!
On Friday I had knee scope surgery for a torn meniscus in my right knee. I’ve been hobbling around with one degree of pain or another since the end of January. The surgeon did a simple procedure to remove the…
Why Can’t I Get Motivated?
Someone asked me this question a few weeks ago: Why can’t I get motivated? She’s not the first person who’s asked this, and I’ve asked it a few times myself. Sometimes we’re going along, following our passion and feeling excited…
I’m in the Hot Tub!
Last week I enjoyed a lively conversation with Samara Renee, host of The Hot Tub Club podcast. I’m happy to share the interview with you. You can watch the video: Walking the Camino, A Journey of Self-Discovery – Cathay Reta. …
What Reading & Eating Chocolates Have in Common
It’s Mother’s Day. Perhaps you got a box of chocolates. I’ve been thinking about chocolates a lot lately because I’m reading a book – Tuesdays with Morrie. It’s been around forever, but I never read it until now. I’m enjoying…