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…
Category Gratitude
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.…
How’s Your Vision?
You know how it is when you finally get eyeglasses and find you can see things more clearly? Your vision sharpens. You feel more at ease. (Well, if you haven’t worn glasses and don’t know, just take my word for…
My Life as an Abstract Painting
I share with you a journal writing from a few years ago: My life, like a painter’s canvas, has become an abstract painting. I’ve strived to keep it crisp and clear, with clean lines. Everything in its place. One corner…
Are You a Shock-Absorber?
Do you stuff down your feelings to make everyone else feel comfortable? Are you the one to take on the brunt of a statement, an insult? Take it and hide it away inside you so that others don’t feel the…
Nature is So Lovely
How lovely to enjoy where we are! To appreciate the beauty around us! Last week I enjoyed a wonderful time with a friend on the Oregon Coast. Got to walk on the sand, dip my toes into the cold water,…
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…
The Lawn is Green
The lawn is turning green. The lilacs are blooming and filling the air with their beautiful fragrance. The skies are clear. And I am thankful. Last week I was panicked about the lawn, thinking I surely killed the seed and…
Waiting for a New Green Lawn
I am thankful. I am grateful for so much. Yet, I found myself feeling so depressed this week. Why? We re-seeded our lovely back yard and I’m looking forward to a beautiful green lawn. But it appears I may have…