The Power of Letting Go

The more years I live on this earth, the more I understand there is power in letting go. Letting go of what you want. Letting go of what you’re better off without. Letting go of the outcome. When my daughter was younger, she was very attached to her toys (well, she still is). She never … Continue reading »

Here’s to a spirited 2013

Happy New Year! I spent the first day of 2013 looking at sights like this: And this… Now I’m back in my own shire and my own Hobbit hole, and that means comfort. The sun is shining, hubby has his feet up on the coffee table, the kids are playing with their Hobbit Lego sets … Continue reading »

A Scary and Amazing New Year’s Life Lesson

A number of years ago, my husband and I traveled to Edinburgh with a couple of dear friends to celebrate New Year’s, which there is called Hogmanay. The trip changed my life. We had little idea what to expect from Hogmanay. Some we’d talked to compared it to Times Square. Others told us about some … Continue reading »

Pumpkins and Creepy Houses and Soul Soup, Oh My!

First up, pumpkins! Last year, I carved a TARDIS pumpkin. This year, Sherlock. Second, in light of my favorite quote (“Do one thing every day that scares you”), I visited a creepy, abandoned house this morning with a couple of friends. It was…creepy. After, we went out for coffee to get over the heebies. It’s … Continue reading »

Two Questions to Ask Your Creative Self

There’s a sticky note on the wall overlooking my desk. On it is written two questions. Are you a cooperative component? Or are you keeping yourself out of the game? I don’t remember now where I heard these questions. Maybe during a TED Talk. Anyway, I keep the questions there to remind me of the … Continue reading »