Mirage

It is too hot to think too hard! 100 degrees by 10 am and knowing AZ temperatures are hotter than Dubai make me realize most of what is going on may simply be a mirage these days.
One thing is always for certain. You can count on yourself. You alone are responsible for [...]

Heart Songs

I woke up this morning with a Beatles song in my head… the lyrics repeating themselves over and over “Nothing’s gonna change my world… Nothing’s gonna change my world.” and I thought to myself… WAIT! That isn’t the right mantra to have in my head – no matter what world I’m living [...]

Mondays are Hard… BUT

I swear… if you sing this song… whether you are a stressed out 5 year old, or a nervous 11 year old… or or or… just make the decision to put on those pants, tie up those laces and head out the door… Monday isn’t going to go away and Spring Break is OVER.
Gotta [...]

Waiting for Spring in the Desert

Sometimes I get very caught up in the here and now… the never ending list of things to do and the piles of life that need my most urgent attention… and I forget to view the here and now as a stepping stone to what is next.
Lately… when I have had a morning to sleep [...]

Furlough anyone?

I used to joke about work furlough programs. I thought they were something you got in prison -like a work release – when you have been good and they let you out to work or something. OBVIOUSLY I should have consulted a dictionary and really understood it. I have a big fat [...]

First Week After Vacation Rollercoaster

I’ve been thinking a lot as I drive this week. Newsflash? Maybe! Heehee… After having 2 1/2 weeks off from the commute, I was out of practice having time to myself. The music on my stereo seemed to be turned a little louder and I think I enjoyed the phone conversations [...]

Just Some Random Things to Consider…

Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia.
~ Charles M. Schulz US cartoonist (1922 – 2000)
It’s all about attitude and how you choose to deal with the hand you’re dealt. As I wrap up my vacation, and enjoy the few last [...]

Late Night Blog Entry

I hardly ever blog at night. Normally I’m too busy multitasking with the kids and hostessing a gig and plurking and cleaning the kitchen up after dinner and and and…
But this evening… I’m up in our bed… snug under the covers with 2 snoring twins next to me. Ok… really only Rachel is [...]

Some reminders for myself…

We are never broken. In the end only kindness matters. Good prevails. Light illuminates the darkness.
These days we seem to be surrounded by dark spirits who are lurking, waiting. Let your soul breathe deeply. Soak up all that is good. There are so [...]

Wintery Rainy Day…

Thoughts from my email inbox worth keeping… sometimes BeliefNet.com couldn’t be more on target for things I need to ponder…

I like to walk alone on country paths, rice plants and wild grasses on both sides, putting each foot down on the earth in mindfulness, knowing that I walk on the wondrous earth. In such moments, [...]