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it doesn’t matter to me if you remember my name or can picture my face as long as you remember someone cared in your time of desperation someone dried your tears comforted you *** it doesn’t matter to me if you tell others who i was or what i did for you as long asRead more

We’ve all met these folks — boundary crossers overlook social protocols, societal norms and cultural mores in their efforts to get their needs met, regardless of your needs. Here are a few examples: -You just met Rudy and he seems nice enough. Next thing you know, Rudy is acting like you are best friends andRead more

just when you feel overwhelmed the help arrives offering exactly what you need in perfect timing just when you feel in complete despair the help arrives lifting your spirits bringing you hope just when you feel lost and alone the help arrives nurturing, supporting loving you back to yourself just when you feel life can’tRead more

Life has amazed me countless times before and yet it continues to surprise and delight me! Yesterday, in this blog, I asked for help in finding a video production person to help put together our images and poetry.  And yesterday, Mary Josephine Hession contacted Louise Klein (the photographer) and I via Facebook to let usRead more

Dear Reader, I have wonderful news — thanks to all of your positive and encouraging feedback about my writing, and to huge inspiration on my part, I am launching two book projects.  The first is a spiritual narrative (nonfiction) and the second is a co-creative project where I’ll be pairing my poetry with a friend’sRead more

when i look at you through the eyes of light i see the most magical you pure, loving, gentle the you that came here to love to share, to gift others when i gaze at you through the eyes of light i am blinded by your greatness overwhelmed by your beauty and awestruck by yourRead more

“Life is a temporary gig with a permanent resonance.”  (Sharon Heller) Our human lifespan may be limited, and from some perspectives short, but that doesn’t diminish the imprint you make on this planet and its inhabitants during your stay here.  Much like when you hear a moving piece of music that affects you and staysRead more

“Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant flame by an encounter with another human being.  Each of us owes the deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this inner light.”  (Albert Schweitzer) Are you a fire starter, an igniter of others’ passions, a renewer of spirits, a breath of fresh air? Read more

“If it’s not fun, tell me, why are you still playing?  For a playful path is the shortest road to happiness.”  (Oaqui) ‘Are we having fun yet?’ — this is a common expression that we use when things aren’t enjoyable and seem to be taking too long.  We might say it somewhat sarcastically, but itRead more

Wait….before you answer the question, we need to clarify what exactly we’re measuring, right?  You go first….what were you thinking of when you read the title? If you’re like most people, you were thinking of how you measure up, using society’s measuring tape of intelligence, educational accomplishments, body size/shape, beauty, style, career type and position,Read more