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On Collecting, Chaos, & Clarity
I’ve collected more than a few things over the years. At one point I probably would have been considered a hoarder of sorts by many people – although I never had vermin, pestilence, or fire code worthy issues. Something would … Continue reading
Pondering moments – we are never alone –
The park is full of dogs and their people. Some dogs are playing at obedience, other dogs are wanting to run into their class and play with abandon while their owners pull on leashes, watching with envy, as the well-schooled … Continue reading
The soft peace between opposite elements…on an early winter evening…
The rain falls lightly as the fire’s roar softens and begins to fade to embers. It is a very soft and somehow peaceful moment resting between these two primal elements. Both hypnotize and touch something deep, beyond memory into the … Continue reading
When “I’m a single mother” pisses people off…
“This $2,000 bill is causing me SERIOUS HARDship; I’m a single mother of three and I just don’t understand what they want from me. I submitted all of the paperwork and they’re just not getting back to me.” If I were a … Continue reading
Pondering a moment – bunny in sunlight
It’s finally been raining; we’re in a drought and living up to being “Sunny California.” The rain brings with it a calm peaceful feeling and a break in the rain brings moments of clarity in the sunlight that flows in … Continue reading
“Did you hear about…” (4 words that can make or break a day)
So often harmless gossip can begin with these 4 words; or just as easily the announcement of extremely good, or extremely bad, news. It’s all in the tone and facial expression, isn’t it? So much of communication is dependent on … Continue reading
An Incredible Hug From A Stranger
The Hugging Saint came through our area several years ago. I really wanted to go see her. Then I thought, “No, I’ve had a soul hug, someone else might need it more than me.” Now, if you’ve ever had what … Continue reading
Balance
Everything starts with that first step of intention… Whether walking a wire 100-feet in the air, or taking to a parcourse beam a whopping 12 inches off the ground in a public park, the possibility of “falling” can be “deadly” … Continue reading