Monthly Archives: August 2011

I am on information overload. I sat down at my computer a little while ago to do some research to help inform the next phases of my job search. I guess with so many people unemployed there seems to be … Continue reading →

“Will Tuesday be good news day, or another paying dues day? It’s a strange and moody blues day anyway.” From Carole King’s Gotta Get Through Another Day. Tuesdays have been blues days for me of late. Knowing this is half … Continue reading →

Today I received my insurance card in the mail. So I am no longer included in the statistic of Americans who don’t have health insurance. It’s not a great plan, but it’s coverage and for that I am grateful. Of … Continue reading →

Okay, I admit it–I love nice round numbers like 60, 50, 40…each one is like a little milestone. When I set out on this blogging adventure I didn’t set any particular goal or limit or time frame, I just figured … Continue reading →

Today has been one of unexpected blessings. I woke in a somewhat uncertain mood. I had household kinds of things to do and an invitation/nudge of encouragement to go participate in a outdoor festival. I definitely wasn’t feeling particularly social–I … Continue reading →

Tonight I am taking a rest. I am grateful to wake up each morning with hope and the expectation for a good day. I am grateful for the many opportunities I have to create a good day for myself. At … Continue reading →

I am grateful this evening for synchronicity. The dictionary defines this as, “the simultaneous occurrence of events that appear significantly related but have no discernible causal connection.” I define it as, “when something really cool happens that’s connected to something … Continue reading →

It was another beautiful day in the Bay area, something I try not to take for granted. While so much of the country has been blazing hot for much of the summer (a friend in Phoenix just posted that it’s … Continue reading →

I learned a few things today, which is a good thing. I believe we are each lifelong learners and that there’s not a single day that goes by when we don’t learn something new. We might not realize or acknowledge … Continue reading →

Note to self: When I meditate in the morning before I start my day, the day goes better. So far this is a theory that I have to continue to test. But so far what I’ve noticed is that those … Continue reading →