The capacity for getting along with our neighbor depends to a large extent on the capacity for getting along with ourselves. The self-respecting individual will try to be as tolerant of his neighbor’s shortcomings as he is of his own. E. Hoffer FurButt Gia and LilFurButt Peaches… two peas in a pod… enjoying an eveningContinue reading “Peace Starts Here”
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SACRED PRACTICE
The body never lies. I was having an anxiety attack. It wasn’t a big one, and I was doing my very best to control it, understanding it, reason with it, push it into the corner and coax it back down in the basement. Because I had company. And having a panicky episode is messy andContinue reading “SACRED PRACTICE”
Down The Rabbit Hole
Am I going mad? You’re mad, bonkers, completely off your head. But I tell you a secret. All the best people are. Alice in Wonderland My son and daughter-in-love dressed up for Halloween this year… again. It may be their favorite holiday. Witches and brew? Cackle-cackle… Vampires and pirates? Let me drink your blood, Cap’n!Continue reading “Down The Rabbit Hole”
We’ve Got HEAT!
Patience is not the ability to wait, but to keep a good attitude while waiting. not me – until a few years ago Here’s the deal. With Mars as my chart ruler and all the way up there in the 10th and 11th houses, well, patience is going to be something I learn not somethingContinue reading “We’ve Got HEAT!”
Me. Brave.
I’ve been doing a lot of brave shit lately. I prefer the quiet, behind-the-scenes life, thank you very much God and well shit you had other plans and here I am freakin’ “out there” and being vulnerable and raw and real and authentic af. And, well, it’s been a damn lot. But each day, itContinue reading “Me. Brave.”
What Is True Love?
True love is damageable but not breakable. Luke DeVita Today I uploaded a podcast. It’s been a minute since I ventured into podcast-land… life got busy and the Universe had other plans. Lots of heart stuff I had to yet allow to bubble up, feel, alchemize, transform… and I am in process (always) but feelContinue reading “What Is True Love?”
Introducing Lindy
Never say there is nothing beautiful in the world anymore. There is always something to make you wonder in the shape of a tree, the trembling of a leaf. Albert Schweitzer Trees. They are my best friends. I personally selected the above tree – called Lindy – about ten years ago. We had to hewContinue reading “Introducing Lindy”
Here. I. Come.
What will you do with this one wild and precious life? Mary Oliver This is one of my favorite quotes and is speaking to me bigly in this particular season of my life. I have SO MANY TABS open right now. The creativity is flowing and the courage is right behind it, pushing and tossingContinue reading “Here. I. Come.”
The Bravest Thing
We think that holding on makes us strong but sometimes it is letting go. H. Hesse I did a very brave thing indeed. I signed up for a half marathon a few months ago… not brave. For me. I’ve raced many… this morning, the day of the race, I backed out. I. Backed. Out. Me:Continue reading “The Bravest Thing”
Swimming For Life
Swimming is a confusing sport, because sometimes you do it for fun, and other times you do it not to die. And when I’m swimming, sometimes I’m not sure which one it is. Demetri Martin I was thirteen before I learned how to swim. Gah, I was terrified of the water though you’d never knowContinue reading “Swimming For Life”
Writing Every Day Down 