happiness
The Magic of Harry Potter and a lesson in giving
It's probably no secret to most Harry Potter fans that Amazon.com bought "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" - a special handwritten book by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling - for a whopping $3.98 million dollars! HP fans should recall that these tales were mentioned in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" as a critical element to the... Continue Reading →
Foggy with limited visibility
It's been a really long time since my last thoughtful post. I am feeling extremely scattered and totally not on top of things. Between my new gig, the holidays, and RL in general, I am having trouble getting grounded. Everything is foggy and unclear - and I have limited or no visibility in my life... Continue Reading →
Life Choices – all mixed up in overthink
Dear Mom - It has been so long since you and I had a chance to talk about things. I miss your insights, humor - but most of all, Love. I am standing at a major crossroads in my life and I am SO confused. The more I think about it, the more confused I... Continue Reading →
Thankful for Thirty: Day 15: Courage
After 20 successful years of working for non-profit organizations, I have decided to leave the Association world and try my hand at consulting. I have joined a very small, women-owned company to head up their Internet and new media strategy efforts. I am scared and excited at the same time – this is a... Continue Reading →
Thankful for Thirty: Day 11: second chances
So, my thankful for thirty is taking a little longer than expected. I guess I didn't say "Thankful for thirty consecutive days" - geez, I can rationalize anything. Life has been a bit crazy lately, with doctors apptointments and a series of medical tests and kids and colds, oh yeah and then there is always... Continue Reading →
Thankful for Thirty: Day 9: The light of September
There is something about the light in September. The air changes, as well as the angle of the sun. Things are now incandescently beautiful. Mornings and "the gloaming" are particularly amazing. I wish it could be like this all year round. Although, it may not be as special if we had it all the time.... Continue Reading →
Thankful for Thirty: Day 4: Opportunities Unfold
I have been spending a lot of time focusing on my immediate goals and keeping the "debbie downers" of the world away from me. I have to tell you, it takes a lot of work to remain focused on the possibilities while "she" continuously tries to break in and vandalize my life. I have done... Continue Reading →
Thankful for Thirty: Day 3: September dayz
Today was absolutely incandescent. Something about the clear sky combined with September sun and crisp air makes me feel so alive again, like I have come out of hibernation from the opressive heat and humidity that Virginia serves up in the summer time. I feel whole again when the weather is like this, my spirit renewed... Continue Reading →
Beautiful day but feeling mighty tired
It was an absolutely amazing day today. A picture perfect sky, the air was fresh and cool with a soft warm breeze. It even smells great. I am feeling absolutely exhausted. Mentally, emotionally, physically - all of the above. I just need to be honest. So there you have it. I am working very hard... Continue Reading →
Life: Version 2.0 