Monthly Archives: July 2011

I continue to be gratified by the experience that when I’ve reached out to people they’ve been reaching back. It kind of makes me wonder why it is often so hard for some people to reach out and connect. Some … Continue reading →

I am thankful for another day of life. Today I’ve smiled, I’ve laughed, I’ve cried, I’ve pondered the meaning of things. I crossed something off of my to-do list that’s been on there for a while–I bathed the dog (and … Continue reading →

Today I remembered the incredible energy that comes from being in conversation–in communion–with a group of good people. I spent 90 minutes this morning on a conference call with members from a leadership group I participated with in 2007. The … Continue reading →

I have always loved words and writing. From the time I was a kid I wrote books (yes, actual novels written in pencil on lined three-ring punched notebook paper) and poetry. When I was in second grade I was in … Continue reading →

I am grateful for the friends and acquaintances I’ve had in my life. In some cases they can hold up a mirror in front of me that allows me to see things I wouldn’t see otherwise. I had lunch with … Continue reading →

I am grateful today for perseverance. I looked it up in the dictionary just now and perseverance is defined as “steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.” I can look back over times in my life … Continue reading →

Today I turned another important corner. When another challenging reality set in, I stood strong. This is a pretty big deal for me. Lately things have tended to feel overwhelming, and remaining calm and even relatively upbeat in the face … Continue reading →

Sometimes simple pleasures really are the best. I’ve been realizing during this time of focusing on gratitude that many of the things I am thankful for are not all that deep. Tonight I sat on my friends’ back porch watching … Continue reading →

This afternoon I had the opportunity to sit outside and enjoy the company of friends while listening to a singer-songwriter play her guitar and sing for a couple of hours. I thought about my own songwriting and the role that … Continue reading →

I am blessed to be surrounded by good people–friends and family–who love and support me no matter what’s going on. This weekend I am spending time with old friends who have opened their home and their lives up to me, … Continue reading →