Jackson Pearce - Writers' Blok

Discovered a new Young Adult author this past weekend at a local book festival. She's chic, fresh, smart, funny, inspiring. I just love her.

Rugged Rainbow Falls

I'm attracted to this picture today.

I'm sure there's a metaphor in there somewhere.

Releasing The Past In A Spirit Of Forgiveness

Sets Us Free

"The winds of grace are always blowing; it is for us to raise our sails."

- Ramakrishna

Adding Vibrancy

We Are Always Free To Change The Images Of Our Lives

The grass is greener, the sky is bluer. There's an electric shimmer where earth and sky meet. Clouds suddenly reveal hidden, billowy messages unnoticed before. Just over the hill, treasures and new discoveries seem to await. Warm summer breezes beckon. There's an expectancy, a feeling, that even greater seasons lie ahead. The child in me has been reawakened. Joy is calling my name.

Nutcracking 101

"Never use a sledge hammer to crack a nut if you can use a 10-ton pile driver."

- Stuart Wilde

Well, I thought it was good advice.

I'd Like To Take a Trip

To
Paradise

To recover. To rejuvenate. To contemplate. To heal. I just want to sit on the beach and feel the sun and sand and surf and sea breeze. I want to forget about cancer. And divorce, which still looms on the horizon.

So here's my update: I had surgery on July 13th. A lumpectomy. The good news is that my lymph nodes are clear. The best news is that I had wonderful people to take care of me. I am grateful for all the love and support from my sisters, my niece, my daughters, my Dad, my brother-in-law, friends, and neighbors. You all are the best! I even felt the love and support from family and friends far away but with me in spirit.

The bad news is the hideous wound I'm left with. That's tough to handle. But I guess getting rid of cancer is an ugly battle. Not something that can be fixed with a band-aid or little pink ribbons. If only.

The Meaning of Daisies ...

"Gentleness, Innocence, and Loyal Love"