3 things that amazed me
I try to end each day writing down 3 things that amazed me. They could be things that made me smile, an accomplishment or even a surprise reaction. This strategy is my lever to get out of obsessing over what [...]
Being polite
Have you noticed how everyone is being polite? Even helpful? My neighborhood is filled with problem solvers and do-gooders; I'm lucky. Every Tuesday an organic farm box is placed on my porch. E-mails announce a load of Acme bread is [...]
What to say
I just finished writing my monthly newsletter. It took many days to write because I didn't really know what to say. We're all coping in our own way. I'm grateful that my life is relatively solitary to begin with, though [...]
Sunny Side Up
The sun is out and it smells differently today. Little brown birds are moving incognito and feverishly over my hillside garden. The shadows feel late today as if they too were languishing in the sun. On days like this I’m [...]
Let’s play larger
I'm still reminiscing about my recent trip to La Jolla. The artwork of Niki de Saint Phalle is racing in my head. Her shapes, color and emotional intensity have encouraged me to pause and ask: "How can I play larger [...]