Many years ago, I heard this expression. It’s a translation of a Chinese saying which means don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Simply put, have a contingency plan. It was shared with me in the context of future professional development and the ability to pivot if needed. It was meant to open my… Read More A Smart Rabbit Has More Than Three Holes
I was 58 when I went to my first Highland Games, a celebration of all things Scottish… The caber toss, specifically, is a sporting event at the Highland Games, categorized under “heavy athletics”. Imagine kilt wearing athletes from differing clans, lifting and throwing a twenty foot, tapered, wooden pole weighing 100+ pounds, hoping to rotate… Read More I’m Not Scottish But I Love A Good Caber Toss
This week, I wanted to collage. Every day, I added something new to my canvas, an image, random shapes, different colors of paint. A disparate array…Thoughts and reflections started to form alongside the emerging collage, culled from conversations, articles and videos. And then, the most recent issue of Psychology Today arrived and, somehow, brought it… Read More Rise And Shine – Even When You Don’t Want To
I live near a rich agricultural area. Up and down the roads and highways, it’s common to see crops in all stages of growth, from green shoots, barely poking through the surface, to fruits and vegetables ready to be picked. Right now, artichoke fields are producing by the thousands. And strawberries are also in season…not… Read More Fallow Ground
Recently, we toured the Hidee gold mine just outside of Denver, a mine rich with historical lore and artifacts. The learning aspect of the tour was right up my alley and, in that regard, I felt right at home. My challenge was the physical environment. Armed with hard hats, we traversed the dimly lit path… Read More Taking A Leap
I was in Colorado last week and had dinner with some friends from the Modern Elder Academy in Santa Fe. Conversation flowed smoothly and was interesting, not to mention so much fun – such a blessing in newly formed friendships. We talked, laughed and reflected on our individual histories, as well as our collective history… Read More And So She Wept…
This 2:30am wake up routine is familiar. Sometimes, all it takes is to toss and turn, get a glass of water, maybe watch a video and then drift back off. Other times, like tonight, it’s different. While sleep abounds for others, I’m sitting at my dining room table setting up a new collage. As I sift through… Read More Midlife Unboxing
Having just turned 61, there’s a lot of life in my rearview mirror. What’s exciting, though, is all that there is yet to be created and lived. One thing I’m very clear about is this: I don’t want to die before I’m dead. That’s what lead me to Santa Fe, New Mexico and MEA (Modern Elder… Read More What Lies Ahead
Through My Mind's Eye 