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photo by Kristen Conway It takes time to settle into a concept for the day. I struggle to choose one word or idea when there are so many possibilities. I wait for the right idea to land deep in my … Continue reading
To the children of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School For your courage and unwavering belief that you can change our country, thank you. For your power and commitment, thank you. For your overwhelmingly inspiring presence and determination, thank you. For … Continue reading
Stand up. Stand tall. Stand strong. Stand on your own two feet for what you believe in. Stand up for what is right. Stand for love. No one falls in love. Love does not make you weak in the knees. … Continue reading
R is for Resume. Begin again. Pick up where you left off and get moving. Pull your self up by your bootstraps and get going. Let go and move on. Forgive and forget. Get back in the race. Stand up, … Continue reading
I value questioning, curiosity and skepticism. Following without questioning is like drinking the kool aid. Blind following, not thinking for one’s self and examining alternatives is terrifying and puts me at odds with a significant portion of the population. I … Continue reading
Cindy Love, my sweet, innocent sister was born 62 years ago today. My Mom said Cindy’s head was unusually small and that she almost died in infancy. She stopped breathing and turned blue. A nurse revived her by rubbing her … Continue reading
I Paused Or did I procrastinate? There were so many possibilities it was impossible to pick only one. I pondered and felt pressure to pare down and point to the perfect P. I was perplexed, and paused again. Or did … Continue reading
I fall behind and feel an urgent tug to get it done. Whispering she says, ‘now’ I listen closely, ‘Now is the time, open to this moment.’ I understand, this is the only moment. … Continue reading
You matter. Your life matters. Your feelings matter. Your voice matters. Your opinion matters. Your needs matter. Don’t ever believe anyone who tells you that you don’t matter, because they are wrong. They are absolutely wrong. You matter and the … Continue reading
L is for Love. This is not the same love I usually write about. The kind of love I am talking about is raw, messy and honest. If you choose not to read this in it’s entirety I understand. This … Continue reading