Unselfconscious pursuit of creating a good space for oneself is a remarkably beautiful thing. Last weekend, the hotel I stayed at was close to Chinatown in Calgary, and the foods and sights and sounds was heavily influenced by Asian culture. The shrimp wonton soup was wonderful! I had a chance to see Tai Chi being …
Things I learned on my trip Part 1
Sometimes a change is as good as a rest. I had a chance to take a break from regular life and I took it…and it was good. While I was in Calgary this weekend, I gloried in the chance to do some extra runs, breathe deeply and spend some time to myself (in the mornings)…and …
Love–Grab It, Give It
I have never met a person whose greatest need was anything other than real, unconditional love. You can find it in a simple act of kindness toward someone who needs help. There is no mistaking love. You feel it in your heart. It is the common fiber of life,the flame that heals our soul, energizes …
Losing the Significant because of a Filter
I like to be thorough when I do something. Do a job as I’m told, and do it well. That’s not an unusual characteristic of someone. So…watch the video and see if you can do a good job at the assigned task: Did you get the right number? But did it prevent you from seeing …
Today was a day
Today was a day. Where do I start? It was a luxurious day…although I had a regular day at work, Spring Break has afforded me a break from much of he usual routine. I have set aside the extra time this week to catch up on things that have been waiting for too long to …
A Snowy Oasis
Today I played hooky. I didn’t go into the office today. I did a couple of hours of work at home, but mostly, I played. It was fun. Fun. I had a chance to be silly today, to laugh, to enjoy family, to sit in the quiet and feel the sun on my face. To …
Sometimes You Just Gotta…
In the midst of a busy day, with food to cook, lessons to take, games to watch, parties to prepare for, sidewalks to clean, houses to tidy, life is full and hectic. But when the snow is right, and the spirit hits, you just gotta take advantage of the moment, and do what you don’t …
Remembering what is Important
Wise words can come from unexpected places–and then be unexpectedly valuable. I was at a memorial service on Saturday… the second of January…a time when we are all thinking about new starts and fresh, more effective ways of doing things. It was ironic to attend a memorial service—a celebration of a life just ended—to be …
Slipping Through my Fingers…NOT
Time is precious. Children are precious. Grab the moments and love your kids. This time of year has me with more unstructured time than usual. …time to spend playing games, or in outdoor activities with family. Love that. And more time to watch a movie. Mamma Mia has become a favorite of mine. The beautiful …
A Few of my Favorite Things
The days are short, and the long nights are dark and cold…a time when it is important to be vigilant about things that are in contrast to the dreariness of life. Tomorrow is “So-Low-Down-is-Up” Day. These are a few of my favorite things that have brought brightness to my days: Chai tea…something about the boiling …