I’d like you to imagine for a moment some of the aspects of my daily life. I’m retired, yet I still get up at 5:00 AM everyday. It doesn’t really matter what time I go to bed. My eyes open at 5 AM, plus I usually have to pee. It’s not unheard of for me … More If It’s 4:00 PM It Must Be Dinnertime Somewhere
In the early-2010s, Crown Publishing Group regularly sent me free books in exchange for writing reviews on a now-defunct blog. Some of the books were terrible, while other were secret gems that few have ever read. There are two books that still echo through my psyche. One is on the topic of practicing compassion and … More Two Free Books: Priceless
While still focusing on aging and the lighter side of that process, I really wanted to pay homage if you will to everyone who identifies as female across our earth. Wednesday, March 8th was the official celebration date this year for International Women’s Day. Statistically, according to the US CDC (Centers for Disease Control) men … More Women’s Voices
I close my eyes and slow my breathing. I’m trying to be in the moment, but I can’t stop wondering if I’m following the directions the way I had learned. I can’t get rid of the worry that I’m doing it wrong. I’m full of questions. What should I be thinking about, should I let my … More Meditate on this!
A lesson from Brian…writing about family with a loving heart. … More Episode 5: Fathers, Sons & Flannel
“Invisible threads are the strongest ties” Friedrich Nietzsche I believe spiders are rather solitary creatures. I’ve certainly never seen a two spider team working together to spin a web. A single spider has to form all those intricate connections to create a viable web. The spider’s life literally depends on it. Humans too can be … More Connected
It’s Podcast Friday, friends! 😊 … More Wholehearted Love
Hello everyone! I’m getting a late start as one of the contributors to The Heart of The Matter. I truly appreciate how the other writers here have given so graciously of their time so that I could take a mini vacation before my first post. I had some other thoughts in mind for this first … More A Shock Wave Becomes A Ripple…
In the spring of 2001, I was hiking every weekend to prepare for a trek to Everest Base camp. The trek is a 30 mile route of narrow up and down trails with heart-stopping views of the Himalayan mountains around every corner. It takes about 12 days on the route to ascend, passing through successfully … More Lessons From the Trail
“You made me feel like I belonged..” … More Know My Name
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