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a made up holiday, just cause I wanna celebrate sumpfin'
What if I told you that today was International “Complement your mirror” day? How might you celebrate? Some suggestions for the festivities: 1. Clean your mirror (I like to use vinegar and water and wipe with newspaper. Your mirror (and the environment) will love you for being so conscious) 2. Gather materials: lipstick, feather boa,…
Read MoreSunday Scribblings #9 – What’s Your Sign?
I am a fish. An aqueous-loving being. Swimming in the water of my husband. Mostly it’s refreshing to be in my natural habitat. Sometimes it’s not. Today I feel out of sorts. But reading my horoscope in NOW magazine Often reassures me that I’m on the right path. (I’ve reproduced it below). PISCES Feb 19…
Read MoreSunday Scribblings #7 – Eccentricities
Sauntering through the back alley, that’s all she’s doing. The kids don’t seem to notice her. She doesn’t stand out to them. They encounter uniqueness with innocent eyes. Too young to pass judgement. Now the adults, they’re different. Yah, they stare. All disapproving like. The older folks whisper while the little ones smile. They’re “mature”.…
Read MoreSunday Scribblings #6 – Spicy
I sense the spicy-ness in my bones when I am Groovin’ with my pal Nia flying like the wind sur ma bicyclette sharp-witted the impetus for Andrew’s laughter evoking curiosity, intrigue and mystery smiling a sly grin peppery and darn right sssssaaaaassy boldly assertive, saying “fuck anyone who brings me down” comfy in my sensual…
Read MoreGoodness and Kindness in Portland
Can you believe it? Murphy’s Law… I just wrote a long entry about how people here in Portland are super kind. Then I deleted it by mistake. It was pretty good. But I’ll be kind to myself (just like the Portland-ians have shown me how to) and not worry about it, or try to reproduce…
Read MoreA good fit
Black and white checkered skateboard shoes (Vans).I used to have a pair.That was when I tried to “fit in”Odd, that. Fitting in.I’m laughing now, because it doesn’t matter any more.At the time, it was painfully important.Tapered pants, Polo shirts, deck shoes, sweatshirts plastered with ads forRoots and Beaver Canoe.Later, leather jackets with tassels and cowboy…
Read MoreSpring, and the need to do nothing at all…
“Sitting quietly, Doing nothing, Spring comes, And the grass grows by itself.”(Japanese haiku)
Read MoreWorkin’ hard today
I seem to do a lot of work. Right now I don’t have a lot to show for it. No regular pay cheque. No “employer”. Wait, that’s totally wrong!I have HAPPINESS to show for it. That’s BIG… really freakin‘ BIG! More sumptuous than a big fat wallet. More tantalizing than a 6 figure salary. Yes,…
Read MoreI found some inspiration!
A timely book came to me to help me get “unstuck”. It’s called Crossings: Everyday People, Unexpected Events, and Life-affirming Change. By Richard A. Hecklyer, Ph.d. Now I know that there are universal stages that describe my experiences: * the Slumber * the Call * Incubation *…
Read MoreToday I am no longer a blog virgin!
I got lost online today. Found myself here creating a blog and I’m curious about what’s gonna happen with it! Mostly, I’m here because I’m procrastinating. My goal for today is to edit a piece that I’m writing. I’m working on a 1500 word story about the last 4 years of my life. Not fiction.…
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