It takes an iPhone, copies of class schedules, and a fridge calendar to keep my family on time. Events usually fall into place, but my random lists get unruly. I use to-do lists for planning parties; bucket lists of goals; lists of where I’ve traveled; wish lists of books; lists of accomplishments; even lists of…
The Glee cast breaks in with “Is this the real life, is this just fantasy?” My finger hovers over the snooze button poised to give them additional time to ponder this question. At 6am I am hung over from waking up earlier on Saturday, herding kids and friends to various sports tryouts. I also dread…
I’m reading an article about the latest evolution of online dating called christianmingle.com that claims to find “God’s match for you.” I snort at the site’s indirect claim that God only works through this website. I feel he’d put your soul mate in your path out in the every day world. I’m really curious about…
People say I’m creative but I’ve never quite known what to do with that. Does it mean I’m crazy in a potentially productive way? I don’t create original works, I don’t paint, draw, crochet, interior decorate, dress well, nothing. I do write, but it’s just me talking out loud on paper. I do spend too…
All day I was jazzed and energized all day with the anticipation of reaching new levels of consciousness! Suddenly at 10pm with my kids finally in bed, I’m hurrying to meditate under duress complete the task by today! My mind settles knowing I need it after cracking the homework whip. I set my timer for…
In this new year, I’m embracing the idea of reinvention and improvement. When it was apparent that my last job was running its course, I kicked into high gear with an emergency plan of running fully-caffeinated doing my job, being a single mom while finding/launching a second career. Utilizing every waking moment quickly out-lived its…
Over coffee, my friend shared her online dating perspective with me, “When I show up for dates, if it goes well – fantastic! If not, then I have a new business contact.” I think she’s onto something. As a current job-seeker, I’m eager, open to possibilities, and have a diverse background. I find myself torn…
After my divorce, I downsized our living space twice in 2 years and landed in what I hoped would be a temporary apartment with a garage holding the rubble of our lives. Some were quick to label me a hoarder, but, I stand behind my common sense behind my nonsense: A) I could make money:…
Approaching my computer to surf people’s New Year’s Eve photos, I have the following windows open: two “respectable” job boards, “How to take control and reignite passion for your career,” “Transition from full-time to freelance,” “Top 5 regrets of people on their deathbed,” an unpublished manuscript reigniting my passion for my favorite vampire, and Google-search…
