In Kentucky, basketball is king, and I am one of its many loyal subjects. My parents moved to Kentucky from Minnesota two years prior to my birth, and they became University of Kentucky (UK) fans. I don’t know why they were… Read More ›
Month: March 2014
Happy Birthday to You
I love birthdays, and March offers up over a dozen opportunities to celebrate the birthdays of various friends and family members. The day someone is born is nothing short of miraculous, and their presence in the world touches countless lives… Read More ›
Lights, Camera, Action
Although I love movies, I don’t watch them nearly enough. I will go through spurts when I see a number of movies in short amount of time, and then, a cinematic drought will set in. Since becoming a parent, my… Read More ›
1 + 1 =1
This week, we have been understaffed at the day shelter for homeless men where I work, so, less staff translates to more work for everyone. So, we have all been very busy, which was noted by one gentleman this afternoon. … Read More ›
What Do I Want to Be When I Grow Up?
When I was a little girl, I dreamed of being a secretary, a teacher, or an attorney. I grew up and became none of those things actually. I grew up and became a social worker. My career path has been… Read More ›
Stop, Look, & Listen
I talk. A Lot. I accept this about myself, yet I also have been more aware of the need to be quieter and to listen more intently to myself and others. Today’s pursuit of being kind to myself and others… Read More ›
A Friend Indeed
What better way to kick off the week than being a good friend to someone dear to me and to myself, so, that is just what I did. I ended my day by treating myself to a massage, and as luck would have… Read More ›
Running to Stand Still
Sun shining. Breeze blowing. Lungs burning and gasping for air. Feet running and stumbling. Bandana flying. Sweat pouring. Happy tears flowing. Music surrounding me. The woods acting as a cathedral. Spirits soaring. Deer appearing and representing innocence and gentleness. Mud… Read More ›
Stopping for Directions
My absence from the blogosphere during this past week was unintended, but much-needed. I did not intend to fall silent, but I did intend to do what needed to be done to be present in my life in a genuine,… Read More ›
My Kind of Advice
If you read yesterday’s blog, “Closing the Revolving Door“, you know that I am dealing with the end of a significant relationship in my life, and that change has led to a swirl of thoughts and feelings. Upon waking this… Read More ›
That's Another Story 