Parking in the Bike Lane
This morning as I was letting my nails dry, I was watching the world go by. One of my favorite reasons for going to this particular salon is that I can sit and people watch while I am waiting for my...
View ArticleFinding Your Voice
I noticed on the news this evening that much has been made about the suspect in the Boston bombings being able to speak. It is not clear, and it is not easy to understand, but apparently he is able to...
View ArticleTending Your Own Garden
On Saturday, I was at the church where my husband serves as pastor, and it was work day. Living in Manhattan I rarely get the opportunity to dig in dirt, so I took the opportunity with relish. I...
View ArticleThe Power of Restorative Yoga
Wow. I just spent the last two hours in a restorative yoga workshop that my friend took me to. It was a great reminder that we all need to take the time for restoration and rejuvenation. And all too...
View Article“Bonjour!” Travel as a Spiritual Practice
I think I am finally recovered from our trip to France that ended 10 days ago. It’s been a whirlwind since arriving home — with a quick trip to Chicago to celebrate a 25th Wedding Anniversary with...
View ArticleZen and the Art of Relocation
You’ve got to be very careful if you don’t know where you are going, because you might not get there. (Yogi Berra, former baseball manager) Yes, this is the actual truck, full of my actual belongings...
View ArticleWhat a Long Strange Trip It’s Been
Sometimes the lights all shinin on me;Other times I can barely see.Lately it occurs to me what a long, strange trip it’s been. from “Truckin’” by The Grateful Dead Today...
View ArticleLiving Out Loud
Just so you know, my husband will find the title of this post hysterical. Much to his chagrin, I am an internal processor and an introvert (although those who know me know that I love people.) I don’t...
View ArticleSo what’s your BHAG?
If you are asking yourself instead, what’s a BHAG, you are probably not alone. Those of us who survived the “process improvement” craze of the 1990s (and this was not easy, it was almost certain death...
View ArticleThe Beauty of the Rain
This afternoon is gloomy by most standards — fall day, leaves flying, cloudy grey sky. The rain has come and gone and may come again. The day is damp and there is the smell of wet leaves permeating the...
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