What bothers me about cliches is that, oftentimes, they sound so cheesy while, at the same time, are so true. Someone, somewhere, identified an experience and attached some pithy words to it which we can then relate to…sometimes begrudgingly. Here’s my love-hate relationship with a particular cliche: write your own story. The sound of this… Read More Who Doesn’t Love A Good Cliche?
I love polka dots. Big, small, black, white, multi-colored. I don’t know why. I just do. They’re so happy and brighten my mood. When I come upon them I feel my heart do a little dance. Weird? Maybe. True? Definitely. Life is complex and, at times, can feel very challenging (like now, for example) so… Read More From Chaos Come Polka Dots
Saturday was the annual Armenian food festival in San Francisco. It has become our yearly tradition, an opportunity to celebrate and savor my cultural background. From the moment I got out of the car, I felt my emotions stirred up. I’m not sure how to describe it. I’ve really been in my feelings lately, with… Read More I Was Told There Would Be Shish Kebab
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
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…
Something happens…that’s all it takes…just one thing…and game on…the ball is in motion…thoughts start formulating, jumping around in our heads like a pinball machine. Personally, I’m a great story teller. I can weave a story that takes me from 0 to 100 in mere seconds and create a million scenarios (usually worst case) from just… Read More Looking At The Stories We Tell Ourselves
Through My Mind's Eye 