Over the years people have given me very lovely things as a way to show appreciation for my work. Candles, soaps, blankets, books, gift certificates, wine, cookies, homemade treasures, flowers and chocolates fly through my door all year round but especially at Christmas. I am so struck by this … [Read more...]
words for wednesday on thursday-joyful
www.artstudioforchildren.com Yes, Heather. A noble and ambitious pursuit. … [Read more...]
one dies a million cry, a million die, no one cries
I am always deeply suspicious when I see a mass of mourners for a famous person.When Princess Diana died in a car crash- I saw the tragedy of a woman who was in the middle of her life, a mother of two boys who needed her, a daughter , a friend, gone forever. But that was pretty much it. Was it … [Read more...]
starving for affection
I see you every day at the gym You are there when I get there and still there when I leave I look at your body and see your dedication and painstakingly hard work I study you. Skin stretching over bone with such precision it is like an anatomy class. Our eyes always meet I don't know how to … [Read more...]
self love
This is a tough oneIt can take years, perhaps decades of practice and a concerted effortIt is a combination of giving in and embracing what is unchangeable about youyour fiery temperthe nose on your facethe way your knees frown (sorry, I like my imperfect body-this is all I could come up with)your … [Read more...]
my cheating revealed
I can't help myself it is bigger than I am I am only human I am drawn to you you make me feel whole I must be 'on top' of things and this is the only way *sigh* prepared foods … [Read more...]
my life is like a volkswagon bus
Remember the Guiness Book of World Records? Remember the contest to see how many people you could jam/ stuff into a volkswagon bus? Before it got unsafe? Or someone lost an eye? Or perished? Or went missing? Or great damage was done? As we do, they likely discovered that they could always … [Read more...]
piss me off- love better
Valentine's Day pisses me off the way going to church can. A dozen long stem roses, a cheesy Hallmark card or communion with God does not absolve you of your week long or year long lousy attitude, taking your life for granted or your partner, children, family or friends, health or good … [Read more...]
notes on dating-wanting everything
This is somewhat fascinating to me as it stirs up a lot of emotion with the marrieds. You need to understand that, pretty much without exception, we would all rather be in a good and solid marriage. But we are not. We had to leave or be left. Now dating we are discovering much about … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-finding your passion and bus chasing
Leading a passionate life answers Maslow's highest need in the hierarchy-the need for self actualization because when you are passionate about what you are doing you are putting your unique whole self out there in all its glory. I call it 'feeling alive'. To help you arrive at this level of … [Read more...]
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