Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassyContinue reading “The Road Taken”
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Wild. Precious. Simple.
Sing. Run. Serve. Off to band practice here in a bit. I’ve always wanted to be part of a band. I love the music, the lyrics, the camaraderie, the performance. Everything about Band Life completely jazzes me. What will you do with this one wild and precious life? Mary Oliver Sing. Yesterday’s 50K race stillContinue reading “Wild. Precious. Simple.”
The Magic of Sneakers
We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. Buddha It was cold. Frozen-50k cold to be exact. Running a 5k loop (3.1 miles) around beautiful Cassadaga Lake ten times in teen-degrees and lotsa snow on the road was my plan today… and I DID IT. And it was cold. And slushy. AndContinue reading “The Magic of Sneakers”
Crossroads
Being angry is like holding a piece of burning coal in your hand and hoping the other person feels pain. Wendy Merron There are those who are incessed – or maybe just confused, befuddled – by my refusal to be angry. The fact is that I was angry. I’m just not angry anymore. It’s aContinue reading “Crossroads”
Thank Dog!
Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet. Colette Come here, “Dog.” – Husband I saw him coming out of my office, wiping the white fluffy fur out of his palms on the legs of his tattered work jeans. Your dog is in your office, waiting for you. – Husband He pretends not toContinue reading “Thank Dog!”
Choosing Peace
Somehow, you are both the best and the worst thing that has ever happened to me. We’re going for lunch today, meeting at a halfway point. She asked, I concurred. When I checked in with my body – used mindful breathwork, sat quietly, located where I feel energies when I think of her and ponderContinue reading “Choosing Peace”
Mom & Grace & Me
To forgive is not to excuse what the other person did. It’s to prevent their behavior from destroying your heart. As I look around my office today, waiting for Inspiration to stir up within me and start me to typing… I notice how many “Mom” references I have hanging on the walls, perched on myContinue reading “Mom & Grace & Me”
YEE-HAW!
If you can push through that feeling of being scared, that feeling of taking a risk, really amazing things can happen. Marissa Mayer I hate it when Life is asking me to do something scary. Like anyone would be, I can be complacent and prefer the quiet, comfortable life. It’s okay to be scared. ItContinue reading “YEE-HAW!”
Two Ears
Two ears, one mouth. Dear Listener, You freakin’ rock my world! Husband is an excellent listener… and with so much excitable energy which usually makes its way out of my mouth, I’m blessed by his calm, grounded, open heart… which looks like his listening to me and making comments only as adds to our discussion.Continue reading “Two Ears”
Saturday’s Laughter
If you are too busy to laugh, you are too busy. Proverb Thankful to Husband. Saturdays is our grocery shopping date. He calls it “foreplay” because we both love it so much. Truly. We gotta have plenty of food in the house because I enjoy feeding people – it’s my love language – and heContinue reading “Saturday’s Laughter”
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