Floatin' your boat

There is more to this life than meets the eye. No matter where you are on your journey, you’ve had help getting there. We’ve all been floated a time or two. Lord knows, some days I’m the whale, and others…well, I’m pretty sure I’m lost at sea. I am grateful today for being lifted by friends and family, circumstance and the ever supportive force of “Miss Universe”. A simple card today, inspired by a whale of a friend. This one's for you Marianne

Choose Wisely

I have to tell you, there is nothing better than being in a safe place where you can let your hair down. Nobody creates that space better than a bunch of girlfriends. However it dawned on me while rehashing with a friend this morning that the designated driver is indeed the keeper of secrets. S(he)’s the one that has got to have your back in more ways than one. Keys to the car, keys to stories. Choose responsibly. Jus’ sayin.

Right all the time

This morning I woke up trying to put a few things in order. There were a couple of things on my mind and a few regrets I have been trying to put into perspective. I wish I could have had a do over, but what’s done is done and now, I must simply find a way to come to terms with it. I’ve been grappling with that. Then my heart spoke, out loud, as it usually does; “Your mistakes are nothing more than my lessons, what have you ever learned from being right all the time?”
Thank you Miss Universe!
Gradually, we learn to trust the wounds and the failures of life, which are much better teachers than our supposed successes. -Richard Rohr

Rulers

There are some folks that just seem to have a zillion rules. They've got their set rules and a few flexible rules, and then there are the rules for when other folks are around that invalidate the ones that are okay in private. The ones I hate most are the hidden rules, just waitin’ to be jerked out of their hiding places at the first sign of provocation. Lord some folks make life so complicated.

Self Improvement Plan for 2016

It is that time of year...the time when we all hope to better ourselves. I've thought and thought and have come up with the best plan to increase heart health, improve learning and working memory, heighten creativity and productivity while decreasing burnout and reducing stress on joints. So simple, something we can all do. The Nap.

Waiting With

I am constantly overwhelmed by the deep caring of those loving people in our life. I have come to understand that "standing by" is a graceful blessing. I know you are there and we feel your love and support. Doing is something we all relate to...however, never underestimate the incredible giving that comes through "waiting with". Love you all.

My mistake

How do you know?
I think change is like an accident that sticks.
Like when you stop smokin' after a bout of the flu, or stop drinkin' when well, you know.

It doesn't have to be that earth shattering, could be something as simple as sugar.

This morning I accidentally put a teaspoon of sugar in my coffee and first taste...I'm thinkin' this is the best damn coffee I've had in forever.  That's when  I tasted it; the sugar.  Hell, what else am I missin' out on, what other delightful changes are out there just waitin' to happen.  If change is good, it'll stick...if not, I guess we'd all pour that coffee down the drain and call it a mistake. Word.