V Is For… Values
It’s been a challenging week for me, and for a lot of people with whom I talk. As I was thinking up what to write for today, I decided to look up Creative Commons images for “funny values.” This came … Continue reading →
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U Is For… Unbelievable!
Mary Kay Ash, the founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, used to say, when someone asks you how you are, you look ’em in the eye and you say, “Great!” The idea being, that when you had that energy, it attracts … Continue reading →
T Is For… Try!
I know, I know. Yoda (not Grogu, pictured above), said “Do, or do not. There is no try.” With all respect to the Jedi Master, I call bullshit. Sometimes, all we can DO is TRY. Sometimes, trying is as brave … Continue reading →
S Is For… Surprises!
Contributed by Laura E. Rios. As surely as winter follows fall, spring arrives at the end of winter. This repeating cycle comes every year. Most of us happily anticipate the changes that spring brings along, like nature’s beauty, longer days, … Continue reading →
R is for… Romantic Comedies!
Contributed by Laura F. Who doesn’t love a good romantic comedy? Nobody with whom I would care to associate, certainly. :>). Hating good romantic comedies, from my perspective, would be like hating kittens or boy bands: the sign of a … Continue reading →
Q Is For… Quit!
Contributed by Tina Holland. QUIT – I know that doesn’t sound like a very positive word in month full of posts about Inspiration and Renewal. But it is an important step. I’ve been reading a lot of books about time … Continue reading →
P is for… Patience!
Contributed by Adele Fasick. The old proverb “Patience is a virtue…” is quoted most often by parents trying to calm the urgent requests of children. The version I used to hear was “Patience is a virtue, possess it if you … Continue reading →
O Is For… Creating “Opportunities”!
Contributed by Alexandra Sissulak. A space, a moment in time, where both mistakes and miracles alike can flourish, frolic, and play together is where opportunities are created. This is where the best things happen. Opportunities for love, success, and happiness, … Continue reading →
N Is For… New!
Contributed by Rachel Wilder I, like many others, adore my rut. It’s comfortable and has great carpeting. I really don’t like trying new things and have no desire to send an application to be on Amazing Race or anything remotely … Continue reading →
M Is For… Muse!
Contributed by Tina Holland. It seems strange to look for a muse in the modern age. I have an elderly dog that wants to hang out with me when I write. His name is Kaiser and he’s a chocolate lab. … Continue reading →