Pushmi-Pullyu
Do you remember Doctor Dolittle, the man who learned to talk to the animals? First there was the the book for youngsters by Hugh Lofting. And later the movie starring Rex Harrison. Or are you too young?? If so, check it out! The animal I remember the best is the pushmi-pullyu, an imaginary creature resembling […]
Who else has ever crammed for a test?
Cramming versus the Law of the Farm! Did you ever “cram” in school? Goof off during the semester, then spend all night before the big test trying to cram a semester’s worth of learning into your head? In our social culture we sometimes think we can dismiss natural processes, cheat the system, and still win […]
A week ago, “Boston” hadn’t happened
Life changes in the blink of an eye. And we just think that it can’t happen to us. My son has run in a number of the Boston marathons over the years, so last week’s events came home to me a bit sharper than it might have otherwise. But whether as an individual or […]
Spring Cleaning and Your Life
How does spring make you feel? Does it lighten your heart as it does mine? It feels like a new beginning, a fresh start that begs me to open my internal windows and release the stale and tired emotions I’ve carried all winter. I feel a light breeze of peace and positivity wash over […]
The way to begin a new beginning…
Divine discontent happens when something new beckons, and you are hesitating. You are trying to find satisfaction in a world that’s too small for you. You want to stay there because it’s familiar, and yet it no longer serves you. It’s like a chick in an egg. First, it’s comforting, and then, as the chick […]
What do you do with your lemons?
From the lives of children come many of life’s inspirations! One such story that has touched my heart is that of Alexandra “Alex” Scott, who was diagnosed just before her first birthday with neuroblastoma, a type of childhood cancer. In 2000, just after turning 4 years old, she informed her mother she wanted to start […]
Ducks-a symbol of versatility?
Perhaps I’ve chosen an unusual symbol. But hey, folks have often said that I come up with an unusual take on things. So here it is: Versatility is a good thing. I want to be versatile. Ducks are versatile. “What’s that you say?” Yeah…I know it’s quirky. But ducks are adapted to the 3 […]
Your imagination list
In clearing out some old files, I found this fascinating list in an old Toastmasters’ newsletter that I thought you might find thought-provoking too! Here’s just a few from the list: The Imagination List What color is today? What does happiness look like? What does your self-image sound like? What is the weight of […]
Your A-MAZING life!
The best laid schemes o’mice and men often go astray. Robert Burns 1759-1796 With the maze as a metaphor for your life, you can examine what choices you have made. Whether the maze you find yourself in is self-made or not, it is one that no doubt has contained a number of false starts, […]