Debbie Jones shared a lovely poem about being kinder to ourselves. I was immediately drawn to it and felt that the message was a universal one that everyone could benefit from hearing. After Debbie shared an updated reprint a few weeks ago in honour of World Suicide Prevention Day, I felt compelled to share it …
We need to be kinder to ourselves ( featuring Debbie Jones @gloria_smud )Read More
In 2014 I shared a photograph that I thought was not only cool but also a beautiful representation of The Tree of Life. Recently, I shared the photo again on Facebook, and my friend Trev Jones offered a comment that Benchman would look great in the picture too. I quickly agreed. Although I’m a bit …
The Tree of Life with Benchman ( with Trev Jones @puntoman )Read More
My friend Su Leslie hosts a monthly virtual tea party, which I think is a lovely idea. Unfortunately, I keep messing up the date and end up too late to join in politely. But, this month, I made it on time thanks to sticking reminders all over the place! Here, briefly, is a synopsis of …
The ever-talented Jane Lurie recently published a tribute post to John Lewis on her blog, Jane’s Lens. The post moved me tremendously. In large part, I always appreciate Jane’s posts because she is an excellent storyteller and I think that ability is something not only to be treasured and nurtured but is intrinsic to great …
Get in Good Trouble: John Lewis from Jane Lurie @EJaneLRead More
Sometimes we need to step out of our public space. We need to fix our broken things, mend our worn things, and take care of all the stuff we call, me. – Amanda Ricks
“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that …
I’m white and like almost every other white person out there talking or writing about their white privilege right now I have something to say. But what I have to say isn’t what so many others are saying. On May 26th, 2020 I, like most of the world, watched in horrified disbelief at a video …
Enough about owning our white privilege what are we going to DO about it?Read More
Lately, I’ve been thinking about making a difference, or positive impression, in the world. Not a lofty, change the world thing, but rather, have I made a difference to those in my life. Have I and will I leave my corner of the world a tiny bit better? I’ve even been considering how I can …
It’s true, no one else can walk in your shoes. But they can still have your back. – Amanda Ricks
Need some help on how to find happiness or just plain getting your happy switch turned to the “on” position? Well, after a lot of research and double-checking all of the latest scientific data my friend Sue-Ann Bubacz and I put together this incredible 100 plus tips and life lessons for happiness! Ready? Here we …
The first time I remember seeing an optical illusion picture was when my mother brought home the picture shown below from her work. Someone had been passing it around for everyone to see. “The definition of an optical illusion is an image that the brain sees in a way that is different from how the …
Friends represent the least clear-cut relationships in our lives; they don’t wear our wedding bands or share our DNA. But much clinical evidence shows the strength of these relationships can increase positive emotions and improve our health and well-being. We live more productive, fuller, even longer lives as a result of our friendships, experts say. …
