VINEY TREE SMILEY It is often said that a creative person sees things that others do not. But everyone is a creative person! Everyone can see more, if they decide to become the person who is observant. Become a noticer.…
Often people feel that creativity is something they simply do not have, something you either you have or don’t. What if instead you viewed it as something you ignited or did not ignite? How do you ignite it? By doing!…
Curled Up Smiley Kitty “I dwell in possibility.” Emily Dickinson Possibility. It’s a cool place to dwell, full of hope and imaginings about the future. Dwell there and you think things are possible. I guess that’s a duh kind…
Smiley A’s Bag Talking to Strangers, Part 2 I was motivated to write a blog about this way of life by something that happened at the Ball Park. Then I wrote yesterday’s blog and completely forgot this anecdote. After…
Tractor Smiley as I was walking along the road. But, talking to strangers is my hobby. These wise words were spoken by my dear daughter Hillary, then 3 and a half, in retort to being scolded by a woman in…
Do your best, be your best and effect change through example. Little gestures of kindness toward others and acknowledgement of their existence may seem very small things, but are truly all we have to give. These acts have the power…
Coffee Grinder Smiley, seen through a window. When do we ask for help? If you’re like most people, you only ask once you’ve considered all other options. And, then in choosing whom to ask, you once again consider all options. You’ve thought through…
Why not skip being embarrassed and laugh about it right now?! Neck Smiley I’ve written frequently about sticking your neck out and taking a chance. You know, nothing ventured, nothing gained. Really what’s the worst that can happen? Even when it all goes…
Clouds and Lights Smiley Today was Great! Just Like Yesterday! Just Like Tomorrow! Just sitting here trying to think of what to write. What? What? What? Can’t take my bath until I post a blog (I can be very bossy…
Cliff Smiley?Yosemite Valley, California Be determined. Be patient. And soldier on. Remember “Character consists of what you do on the third and forth tries.” (John Albert Michener. Note: If this were my quote I might have said eighth or ninth.…