Strength-Weakness

Strength/Weakness.  We each have certain strengths, certain weaknesses.  It’s a part of the human condition.  But, how do we feel about that condition?  How acceptable are we to it? In our win-at-all-costs society, we’ve learned to celebrate and depend on our...

My Daily Gratitude—01/21/2013

Snow has begun to fall. The forecast considers a possibility of decent accumulation overnight. We are hopeful. This blog is entitled “Daily,” but it’s been a while since I posted any gratitude. I want to get back into the practice. So, I thought I...

Sunrise after the Longest Night

Tonight is crisp, and bone-chillingly cold. The temperature is in the low 20’s, but the wind chill makes it feel only single digits above zero Fahrenheit. The night sky is sharp and clear; Orion is prominent overhead. Smoke curls from most every chimney; the...

The Timid Turtle

I spent a few days after Christmas exploring New York City for the first time. We had a wonderful time; taking in a show, exploring a museum, and just immersing ourselves in the sights, sounds, and smells of the hustling, bustling crowds that make up the Big Apple at...

My Daily Gratitude–12/22/2012

Kind and inspiring words from my Grad Class Professor.  I really enjoyed the class, and this really made my day.   “You are most certainly on the right track and should keep going. One paper is not in itself an indicator of potential for success in the...