What do you see?
I was a junior in high school when a teacher showed us a drawing that was clearly of a young woman looking over her shoulder. “Look at it again” my teacher prompted. “Can you see the old woman?” For the life of me I could not see that image from another perspective. Situations in our
What is it you desire?
Have you ever wanted something? Of course you have. We all have. Little things, big things. A new journal, a trip to Fiji … you know, just the regular stuff. I’m an over-the-top sort of person, so not only do I want things, but I want them twice. (That probably explains my former addictions. Bartender,
What sort of lens are you using?
How’s your perspective lately? I thought mine was pretty good until I sat next to a man on the airplane last week who took up his seat and a little bit of mine. He sat down and we all buckled up and then we were off like a bunch of happy sardines for our three-hour
Don’t sit this one out
Sometimes I will be at the store, and know I’m supposed to buy something for someone, but I don’t know who. Or I’ll be packing for a trip, and I know I’m supposed to throw in a few extra books I’ve written but I don’t know why. It’s always fun when I figure out the
Younger You
What would your nine-year-old self think of you right now? Would the younger you be in awe that you even made it to __ years old? Would that youthful being say, “Way to go!” or “What the heck were you thinking?” I know one thing: whether we are hitting life on the mark or need
What’s your word?
Have you chosen a word for 2022? Is it Journey or Joy or Rest or Resilience? Are you wondering what I’m even talking about? Lots of people pick a word each January as their foundation for the year ahead. It’s the thing they come back to in chaos; the place of growth or gratitude in
Laugh a little!
I woke up this morning and tried to think about something kind and heartfelt and inspiring to tell you. You know — maybe a little sappy and still in the Birth of Jesus spirit? Yeah, no. I just want to laugh. Full out peeing my pants laughter or a fit of giggles will do. Maybe
