No, not sudden death overtime. Just the unexpected - and not death in the most literal of terms, either. The sudden death I refer to can be the death of a dream, a friendship, even a point of view you have held close to your heart (see last week's Cognitive Dissonance post haha). Basically, this … Continue reading Friday Philosophy…Sudden Death
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Friday Philosophy…Loyalty.
Loyalty. Allegiance. Devotion. Faithfulness. I think most of us fail to recognize the value of these, until there's a breakdown of them. What is loyalty? Why does it matter? As Shakespeare told us, our first obligation is to be loyal to ourselves. Beyond that, our loyalty is a choice. In some cases, maybe it's a … Continue reading Friday Philosophy…Loyalty.
Getting Back in the Saddle, with a Plea for Help…
Yep, I've been mostly mute this week. There were multiple things taking place that threw me off my emotional equilibrium. I tend to hunker down and ponder and analyze until I feel level again. 😉 One of those events I want to share with you here, today. For the purposes of this blog, I AM … Continue reading Getting Back in the Saddle, with a Plea for Help…
Writers Write! Except When They Don’t…#MondayBlogs
The family and I went on a sort of writer's retreat this weekend. Well, okay, we beat a hasty retreat from 114 degree weather and high humidity and headed for the mountains. I was spinning my wheels before we left, writing-wise. My little guy, Moses, has a minor surgery tomorrow and it's been weighing on … Continue reading Writers Write! Except When They Don’t…#MondayBlogs
Friday Philosophy…Into the Woods
"You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you'll discover will be wonderful. What you'll discover is yourself." ~ Alan Alda "The Promised Land always lies on the other side of a Wilderness." ~ Havelock Ellis "Generally speaking, a howling wilderness does not howl: it … Continue reading Friday Philosophy…Into the Woods
The Divinity of Nature…
Drinking my coffee this morning, in a tiny break from the strange humidity we have been having out here, I found myself not consciously thinking of gratitude - just feeling it. Between the mourning doves starting their morning conversations, and the sunrise viewed through the pepper tree, and the general quiet of the neighborhood, I … Continue reading The Divinity of Nature…
Friday Philosophy on parenthood…
This could be thought of as a recurring theme around here, for very obvious reasons. Since my Maddie is turning 13 next week, and Moses is turning 9 the very next day, aspects of raising children are first and foremost. Lara and I have had quite a few talks about what makes a parent. I'm … Continue reading Friday Philosophy on parenthood…
Dependability is sexy! #MondayBlogs
You know, as women we are often under a HUGE pile of societal pressure to be any number of things: skinny, pleasing, non-threatening, wearing make-up, patient, kind, acquiescent. To me, the bottom line is that we are under this mountain of pressure to really be SEXY. Not some sort of reasonable standard for sexy, mind … Continue reading Dependability is sexy! #MondayBlogs
Taking Aim…Tuesday Thoughts
My friend's mom shares a thought for the day with her each morning. At that point, my friend usually sends the thought of the day to me, because I love each and every one of them. On Sunday, she shared the following: "To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you … Continue reading Taking Aim…Tuesday Thoughts
Friday Philosophy…In All Directions
That's not a crack at that kid band, One Direction. My mind is moving in many directions today, so I've been addressing that by getting my hands dirty and rearranging very heavy objects in the office. Exertion cures a multitude of ills! I'm thinking of changes, adventures, risks, and the major undertaking I'm beginning next … Continue reading Friday Philosophy…In All Directions