What’s the point?, 50 for 50 #24
What IS the point? I had a couple friends over the other day to do art. I was ready. I’d covered the kitchen table with butcher block paper, and set out glue, paint, brushes, and…
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What IS the point? I had a couple friends over the other day to do art. I was ready. I’d covered the kitchen table with butcher block paper, and set out glue, paint, brushes, and…
One of Sunday’s last prompts was, “With all of you as witness, here’s what I commit to. . .” I wanted to share what I wrote: I commit to remembering. I will remember this time,…
Day 2 of Beth Bornstein Dunnington’s most recent Big Island Writers’ Workshop/LA edition happened back on August 5. Life has been a whirlwind between then and now, but I wanted to say a little something…
Last Saturday, I attended this event: on cultivating courage: An Evening with Pema Chödrön and Greg Boyle. To Benefit Homeboy Industries Pictured: Pema (Buddhist monk), our moderator José Arellano, and Father Greg (Jesuit priest, affectionately known…
I'm thrilled to report that this batch of babies has flown the coop. Look closely. In the picture on the left, you can see the mama (her green back is facing the camera) perched on…
This is a quote from Brené Brown's book The Gifts of Imperfection on top of a picture of my art. Comparison, like over-thinking, is a habit that has plagued me most of my life. Early on, if…
In 50 for 50 #11 (here), I wrote about the Mindfulness Meditation class I was taking and what I was learning about over-thinking. I have been a tenacious over-thinker for forever, and because this was my…
May is mental health awareness month. This is a partial repost of a blog I wrote a couple years ago about the danger of fear and labels. Please. Don't let fear stop you from seeking help. …
Thank you, readers, for sending in questions about my self-care journey and blogging. I answered a few. Do we really need a goal to be able to take care of ourselves? I’ll only speak for myself…
Here we are again, trying to outwit Mother Nature. If you read 50 for 50 #14 (here) then you know Garden Scarecrow Eagle Decoy with scary flashing eyes and frightening sound pest repellent—motion activated and…
Here’s a brand new shot of mama hummingbird tending her eggs. The nest is directly outside our back door, nestled high in the leaves of a ficus tree. Season’s worth of babies have been nurtured…
We sat, as we had before, in our sacred circle—a group of women gathered together in safety to write down our words and speak them out loud. Beth, our leader, called to order our crew…
Like most of the lessons I’ve learned over the last 5 years, I’d prefer for this one not to be true. Connection may be as fundamental to our well-being as clean air, healthy food, and adequate…
Awesome news book clubbers! I compiled the list of questions and sent them to Stretch author Scott Sonenshein. He graciously responded. Check this out: Dear Mr. Sonenshein, (SS) Here are some of the questions generated…
All my life I have been a “doer.” One who does. I have striven. I’ve defined myself as diligent. If you’ve needed a job done well, I’ve been your go-to person. If you’ve needed a…
Dear book clubbers, Well. We have basically reached the end of our journey with this book. I’m grateful to all of you for participating and for sharing your thoughts with the group. I learned a…
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