Category: Random
Continuing On
“Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.” This month I made a choice. I had the opportunity to go do research back east for three writing projects. I chose not to go. And even though I feel it was the right choice for me, I feel sad. “Success is not final, failure is not …
Alma Mater
There have been hundreds of people, some I know, most I don’t that have purchased the documentary, “The Land of Refuge.” Yesterday, I opened up a letter from my college. They were buying two of my movies. For some reason this made me cry. I am such a SAP!
Foreign Concepts
This is a dishwasher. More specifically, this is our dishwasher. Notice how there is room in the dishwasher. I make sure it is empty every night. That is to make it convenient for those living in my house to put their dishes into it during the morning rush hour. This is my sink. This is …
Empty Canvas
This is our backyard. We moved here 9 years ago. We did have grass and a couple of trees, but for 8 months we have had…. dirt. I like to look at it as a clean slate, an empty canvas, of endless possibilities, and opportunities. However you look at it doesn’t really matter. It is …
Migraine Message
Pain (any pain — emotional, physical, mental) has a message. The information it has about our life can be remarkably specific, but it usually falls into one of two categories: “We would be more alive if we did more of this,” and, “Life would be more lovely if we did less of that.” Once we …
Always Remember
“Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” — Christopher Robin to Pooh
Library Bound
Today we received our first order for a library. Many might not think that is all that, but imagine going into a library and knowing something you created was purchased so many can have access to it! As a writer, I always imagined having a book sitting on one of those shelves, but I will …
Whizzing By
Spring break whizzed by! One day we thought we would take the kids for a hike. I went 2/3 of the way and realized something was wrong. I didn’t feel so well. I sent everyone up the mountain and then I found a shaded rock and rested until I felt I could get myself down …
Living Large
As my boys grew up I KNEW that some day they would become best friends. I imagined that they would hang together and go on double dates and their children would be more then cousins, they would be friends. Lately, they have been spending more time together. They both love doing the same sorts of …