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I had the good fortune of adventuring (WOTY – Word of the Year) in England and Ireland over the past two weeks. Good craic (fun), as the Irish say. I had every intention of journaling my travels, and, well, I … Continued

I made a commitment at the beginning of 2025 to not shop the “big stores.” It’s been going well. I finally broke down after over 5 months and ordered something from that big online, one stop shop only because I … Continued

I’m a walker. I walk most everyday. I’ve written about it here before and I am again, because it’s a big part of my life. I’ve recently taken up swimming and, while I enjoy it, I always go back to … Continued

I was once in a relationship with a man who thought it was up to him to “improve” me. Finally, I got fed up with it and told him, “quit trying to fix me. I’m not broken.” Thankfully it was … Continued

Perspective. In art it’s a technique used to create the illusion of depth or three-dimensionality on a two-dimensional surface. In humans, it’s our point of view, how we view our world. So, two people can encounter the same situation and … Continued

This Sunday is Mother’s Day, the one day a year we honor all forms of moms – birth, step, adoptive, foster, pet, grand and those special people you just call mom (did I miss any?). At this time of year, … Continued

I’ve been a bit out of sorts lately, with a nasty cough that’s turned in to bronchitis. A quick trip to urgent care, some prescribed meds and I think I’m on the mend. No big deal, and I’m reminded of … Continued

I’ve often said one of the gifts that meditation has given me is that I am more patient. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not always patient. I’m patient more often and I’m more aware of those times I’m not. Being … Continued

We have a colony of sea lions near me. Through donations, a sturdy dock was built for them in a popular tourist area of shops and restaurants and a working bayfront. Hundreds of all male sea lions generally lay around … Continued

You know I’m always harping on present moment awareness. What do I even mean by that? Present moment thinking has been the concentration of eastern religions for thousands of years. And while some people may be turned away by that … Continued