I am not a big Yoko Ono fan but I do buy this Fully 100% Completely Wholeheartedly Thoroughly Totally Yup. In all its forms. … [Read more...]
Remember these Valentines??
I have an amazing memory box. It's filled with all kinds of things from grade four right on up to my thirties. I'm not sure why some things were saved and others weren't but at least once a year I pull it out and howl (and cry) at the contents. Before my mom died, she pulled out a few things to … [Read more...]
love list
I read recently that listing and naming things we love reminds us to put them at the front of each day wherever and whenever possible. I am a lover of games so we played a game around this. Here is my abridged list. I invite you, my loved and lovely readers, to please list yours here too in … [Read more...]
words for Wednesday on Monday because I can’t wait – why we do what we do
" I paint flowers so they don't die" Frida Kahlo This is why we write too. I like what Anais Nin said about that- "I write to taste life twice" yup. exactly and sometimes too to make sense of it. … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-heart and head
As the winter winds litter London with lonely heartsOh the warmth in your eyes swept me into your armsWas it love or fear of the cold that led us through the night?For every kiss your beauty trumped my doubtAnd my head told my heart"Let love grow"But my heart told my head"This time noThis time … [Read more...]
my favourite thing of the week- Q and A 5 years at a glance
I gave this to myself in the summer and I am having the best time with it. Those of you who know me know my love of questions- asking them and answering them. Imagine knowing your answer to the same question 5 years in a row This way you can see how you feel as you change or as you don't over … [Read more...]
the magic we have
The other day I went to a meeting with about 200 women. There was to be a draw with raffle tickets given at the door. When I was handed mine I said "This is the winning ticket right?" Woman winked and said 'Yup' I really felt like winning something that day. It had been a while since I used my … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- joy thief
my joy thieves are- negative people dishonesty life without dresses long division brussel sprouts lost luggage on trips not seeing people I love for long periods of time my dad's illness dull pencils when everything is serious all the time and no one laughs having no fresh fruit in the … [Read more...]
words for Wednesday – yes and no
"Whatever/whomever is on your plate got there because you said yes to it/them" Fire Starter Sessions (I added the whomever) "Everytime you say yes to something you are saying no to something else" (I love this and can't remember who said it first) September is … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-what hurts you makes you stronger
A friend was over for dinner Friday night. He told me that a doctor friend of his said "if you are over 50 and nothing hurts, you are dead" Nothing hurts me. I will be 50 in two seasons from now. Maybe I am dead. (Is this heaven or hell?) It got me thinking about physical strength and how we … [Read more...]