CAN HONESTY PREVENT AN AFFAIR?
“I was too old for a paper route, too young for Social Security and too tired for an affair.” Erma Bombeck My friend was in her late thirties, her [...]
ROARING INTO THE TWENTIES, OR FALLING ON MY FACE?
"What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you." Ralph Waldo Emerson Christmas day 2019 during a deluge [...]
CHRISTMAS BURN-OUT HOW I FIXED IT?
“Maybe Christmas, the Grinch thought, doesn't come from a store.” Dr. Seuss Ho, Ho, Ho, ‘tis the season. To get stressed and do too much, buy too much, decorate, [...]
TWELVE WAYS TO SHIFT OUT OF FEELING SAD
“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.” Corrie Ten Boom When sadness hits me I can feel it all the way through [...]
HOW I TRIED TO HELP SHOPGIRL WITH A BRAK UP?
“I give myself very good advice, but I very seldom follow it.” Lewis Carroll Walking down a sidewalk in Santa Barbara filled with quaint shops, cafes, restaurants, you [...]
WHY I LOVE THE NAKED LADY’S SPA?
“I'm glad I am a woman who once danced naked in the Mediterranean Sea at midnight.” Mercedes McCambridge What a treat! The Olympic Spa in Los Angeles. The [...]
WHAT I LEARNED ABOUT BEING RESCUED AT SEA?
“I'd like to rescue people in trouble, like Superman.” Sheridan Smith Capturing a hot Saturday, we take our shared boat out from Santa Barbara California, to Santa Cruz island, [...]
HOW BRENE BROWN MADE ME MORE VULNERABLE?
“Vulnerability is about showing up and being seen. It's tough to do that when we're terrified about what people might see or think.” Brene Brown Being a fan of [...]
WHAT DOES LOVE LOOK LIKE?
“If life gives you lemons, don't settle for simply making lemonade - make a glorious scene at a lemonade stand.” Elizabeth Gilbert October 11th was national coming out day. [...]
WHY WE FLEW TO THE MOON?
“If I tell you there's cheese on the moon, bring the crackers.” Tyronn Lue Life, love, do not always offer up perfect days. There are moments, misunderstandings, and disappointments. [...]