We all have baggage. Some we carry around for decades—a snarky, hurtful comment is like an old tube of travel toothpaste that we find when we dig out a suitcase to go somewhere. We look at it and think, I’ll just keep this in case I need it again. Despite that its freshness is gone … Continue reading
I walk into a coffeehouse, specifically one that is global and serves happy hour libations in some areas now. It’s early afternoon and I wait in line, only one person in front of me and then it’s my turn. “I’d like a Venti Decaf.” My usual is a Venti No-Fat Vanilla Cappuccino but if I … Continue reading
I’ve been trying to spend my time more wisely these days. I come back to my blog when I need to. I believe it has merit—the connections I’ve made, the simple and lovely practice of writing and the ability to communicate with a broad range of individuals from all over brings me a sense of … Continue reading
I’ve been absent from the blogging world. We all take a break from time to time for this or that reason. Then there’s always that other thing—absolute mind-numbing brain freeze where nothing, nada, no idea is in there. I suppose part of the reason for my absence has been that other thing. THIS When that … Continue reading
I like Ted Talks from time to time. When I think about them, I’ll watch one and learn something—always. They stretch the imagination; allow us to see the world through a different pair of eyes. Sometimes, I’ve even had an “aha” or light bulb over the head kind of moment. I know some of them … Continue reading