I am in a big hurry to knock off some things from my BIGGER gotta do list. Next year I am having a big birthday - ( those of you who say '40?' are invited to my party) - and I am pretty sure this has something to do with it. I have wanted to get better at public speaking and so when I was asked … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- thin blonde
"I'll have a tall, thin blonde. Care to join me?" Guy in front of me at Starbuck's this morning. He turned and winked at me, a little pleased with himself that he could order a girl and his coffee at the same time. Yes, Starbuck's has … [Read more...]
social climbing and the art of overcoming fear
Last night I went on a scary date. It was scary because I am very afraid of heights. It is maybe my only fear and I have had it my whole life. It has stopped me from doing many things. I hate myself when I can't do something because of a fear. When we arrived at the climbing gym my mouth was … [Read more...]
notes on chronic illness- taking one for the team
As many of you know, my dad is in a long term care facility for late stages of Lewy Body Dementia. I went to see him yesterday and I thought about something that has occurred to me several times over the last year. For those of you who dont know me I love him and I HATE this and that … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-rich/poor
"I would like to live like a poor man with lots of money" pablo picasso imagine you could be simple and pure, not weighed down by the negative effects of an abundance of money and power and still be totally you, the best version of you and yet never spend any time … [Read more...]
excuse me, your life is waiting
My book club chose this book for our latest read and the one to review at our annual book club weekend- no surprise that we would chose a title like this to jump start the new year. The book claims to revolutionize the way you live your life through the power of positive feelings and visualizing. … [Read more...]
when objects tell a story
I find inanimate objects can hold a whole story and an entire set of memories.When I was at school, I had a soft pink shirt that my friend Nancy and I called "the kissing shirt" because anyone who wore it would be so irrisistable that she would be kissed. That shirt got borrowed by so … [Read more...]
Language and Linguini
If you are wondering why I took Italian lessons this past Fall - think for a moment about how beautifully I will converse while I am here Going back to school in any capacity is a reminder of how we can learn to see ourselves differently at any age or stage of our lives. I want to go to Italy … [Read more...]
words for wednesday – #$%&
"#$%&" me- last night after dinnerI am surrounded by fine belgian chocolates, 12 dozen homemade cookies from cookie exchange, cakes, … [Read more...]
say yes
I love the fresh start to the New Year. There is much talk of resolutions and new beginnings. I really love this stuff. And I do know many people hate it.We have spent every New Year's since my split at my best friend's cottage with her family.It was there interestingly, 5 years ago, that she used … [Read more...]
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