With apologies to Shakespeare What is this question that I am wondering about asking? Here it is: When we need or want help from someone, should we ask for it or wait until it’s offered? Although there are reasons for either ask and wait, I lean more towards ask, though, of course, the ‘right’ answerContinue reading “To Ask or Not to Ask? That Is the Question”
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Stop Saving It!
This morning, as I ended my shower, I noticed something on my shelf that has been there for about a year. It was something that I took home from a retreat that left me feeling worthwhile, loved, treasured, even and it was simply a packet of body oil. During the retreat, this packet of DanyanContinue reading “Stop Saving It!”
Hosting Parties
Among the many things that have changed during my life is my inclination to host parties and family events. From the time that I was a young mom in my twenties, I relished everything about hosting family parties — the planning, the inviting, the decorating, the grocery shopping, the preparation, the serving, and finally, theContinue reading “Hosting Parties”
High School Reunion
High School Reunion My 60th high school reunion was celebrated last week and it was a complete pleasure! Except, perhaps, for reading through the names of more than a hundred who have died. It was sobering to read, most of the names so familiar to me, reminding me of my good fortune to be amongContinue reading “High School Reunion”
Public Speaking
My personal history of public speaking has been inconsistent. During high school and college, it was nonexistent; in fact, I avoided taking any class that included any speaking requirement. It was not until I was in my thirties and becoming active in the women’s movement that I began to speak — and speak out. MyContinue reading “Public Speaking”
Self-Centered
It’s been about three years since I started this blog, which has been entirely self-centered. Centered on me, my feelings, my actions, my delights, and my adventures. So be it. Today’s entry is emphatically that, self-centered. My focus is entirely on me today, especially on one particular circumstance. In five weeks, I will no longerContinue reading “Self-Centered”
Snapshot of My Week
This past week has been particularly joyful, so I must share it with you. I spent last week at a writing workshop, my first ever. I was not clear about my expectations in advance, then ended the week with some certainty that I am writing a book, that I am a writer. That’s the firstContinue reading “Snapshot of My Week”
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