At the end of a commencement speech given at Connecticut College in 1980, Alan Alda said, “At times you have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. You can’t get there by bus, only by hard work and risk and by not quite knowing what you’re doing, … Continue reading Leaving the City of Comfort
A Mermaid’s Life on the Plains
Day ?? of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Housekeeping
There was a time I enjoyed cleaning the house. Running a dust cloth over the dining room table, mantel, and bedside tables was therapeutic. My mind would wander, an outline for a new short story created, day old anger vented with a sponge and Scrubbing Bubbles. And at the end of a few hours, with everything back in its place, woodwork … Continue reading Day ?? of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Housekeeping
Day #36 and 37: This Man
Today, we celebrate our 15th anniversary. It's been 20 years since we met on a blind date. I was 16 when I announced to my parents I was never getting married or having children. This man changed my mind: Brad Olmsted 10 hrs · Edited ·Facebook "Once upon a time there was a very … Continue reading Day #36 and 37: This Man
Day #31 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Creativity Ignited by Halloween
Day #21 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: A gift
This weekend we celebrated my husband’s birthday. Every birthday, every holiday, I am reminded of a large, brown envelope I keep in my closet. Tucked between my childhood Raggedy Ann and Felix the Cat, it contains passion in the shapes of hearts, stars and VW logos, and love in the mediums of colored pencils, fine … Continue reading Day #21 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: A gift
Day #10 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Rainy days and Fridays
It rained, today. While most begrudge a rainy, cold Friday, I revel in it. There is something anticipatory about a damp, gray Friday, a precursor to fleece pajamas, lazy Saturday mornings, beef and barley soup simmering on the stove. A second-pot-of-coffee type of weekend. Plus, a rainy Friday in October is a hint of what is to … Continue reading Day #10 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Rainy days and Fridays
Day #3 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: It could be worse
I thought I would be posting photos from the Annual WSU SASO Ice Cream Social, an event my father and I truly look forward to each fall. This event is for season ticket holders and donors to the Shocker Athletic Scholarship Organization (SASO) and is one of the few times fans mingle directly with the student … Continue reading Day #3 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: It could be worse
Day #2 of Wildly Exciting Little Things: Windows are Rolled Down
After the rain, a cool front moved through the state. I drove home with the windows down and I came home to open windows. I love the feel of the breeze through the window as I sit and type these words. I love the distinct sounds of the neighborhood, no longer muffled by the windowpane. … Continue reading Day #2 of Wildly Exciting Little Things: Windows are Rolled Down
Day #1 of Wildly Exciting Little Things: All a Gal Needs
Ironically, today was not about the little things. Something very major greeted us this first day of October. My niece had surgery this afternoon to correct a moderate cleft palate. She is just weeks from her first birthday. All went well, she is resting in the arms of her mother, our entire family has exhaled, … Continue reading Day #1 of Wildly Exciting Little Things: All a Gal Needs
Recognizing the Little Things
“I still get wildly excited about the little things…I play with leaves, I skip down the street and run against the wind.” Leo Buscaglia The little things. Maybe it has come with age, but I’ve become more aware and appreciative of the little things in a day. Sometimes, it can be the smallest of things … Continue reading Recognizing the Little Things
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