Calamity Jane Makes Me a Legend
My parents never told me I could be anything I wanted to be. My mother—often a cynic—could point out the shortcomings in anyone’s dream. She… Read More »Calamity Jane Makes Me a Legend
Inspiration
What’s New? Do We Want to Know?
When my electric mixer stopped working the other night, I offered to pick up a new one. Then I added “if they even have these… Read More »What’s New? Do We Want to Know?
Poetry, Trees More Expressive Now
I find myself in a quiet/contemplative winter spell. I’ll leave this poem by by William Carlos Williams here to work its own magic. And I… Read More »Poetry, Trees More Expressive Now
How the Head and the Heart Found Their Way
How could I work as a personal coach and know that I had a dream alive only inside my head? How could I encourage clients… Read More »How the Head and the Heart Found Their Way
Trusting Everything in the Space of Nothing
After years of both standing by and building, a lot happened at once. Some examples: After waiting for months I was able to see an… Read More »Trusting Everything in the Space of Nothing
The Three I’ll Carry Forward
Temperatures swung up and down all week, echoing the energy of other cycles. Staying inside all of one day invited reflection on both lessons and… Read More »The Three I’ll Carry Forward
That First Step, Five Ways
Goals come in all sizes. But their greatness—their magnitude if you will—comes from their energy. What matters is the decision to purposely move toward something… Read More »That First Step, Five Ways
On Pouring When the Container is Full
He’s generous. That’s what I finally landed on as I ruminated on the character of John Snell. He gives freely of his time, effort, and… Read More »On Pouring When the Container is Full
New Concept: Don’t Keep It to Yourself(-Care)
I listen to On Being in bed with coffee and ask to not be interrupted. It’s one of my self-care practices, and I guarantee its… Read More »New Concept: Don’t Keep It to Yourself(-Care)
That Stroke! It’s Gorgeous and It Works
Decades ago, Angie taught me to swim. I trusted her from day one. It was not long before we discovered the overlaps in our lives… Read More »That Stroke! It’s Gorgeous and It Works
Strength and Connection
Tawnya Kristen is the executive director of Green Mountain United Way, a mom, a wife, and an athlete. She’s also a supportive, committed friend who… Read More »Strength and Connection
With Gratitude as a Companion
Liz Harrington lived her own version of hell in 2020. (There are so many versions out there!) The year started with a maintenance accident in… Read More »With Gratitude as a Companion