Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. ~ William James Last week I was lucky enough to spend quality time with my Dad; he had just arrived home after a week of fly fishing on the Dean River and was just getting settled back . . .
Cookie Dough Contemplations
To exist is to change, to change is to mature, to mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly. ~Henri Bergson September 7th marked the two-year anniversary of my first climb to the top of Half Dome; 382 days later, I had . . .
Crumbs of Happiness
Gather the crumbs of happiness and they will make you a loaf of contentment. ~Author Unknown It’s Labor Day weekend and we’re home, choosing not to travel or be on the road. The neighborhood is blissfully quiet as several neighbors have . . .
Senior Year
Don't aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally. ~David Frost Last week I lost my best Mom-Uber client - though he never tipped me and occasionally made unrealistic time demands and . . .
Love You
Love means nothing in tennis, but it's everything in life. ~Author unknown My Mom used to end our phone conversations with two words: “Love you.” She would always say the same to my two sons, regardless of how rambunctious or loud they . . .
One Coin
Life is like a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you only spend it once. ~Lillian Dickson Today, on the eve of my birthday, I received news that shook me to the core: a friend of mine had suffered a stroke and was in ICU; the . . .
Intentional Procrastination
“Have the courage to build your life around what is really most important to you.” ― Joshua Becker, The Minimalist Home: A Room-By-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life Three days ago, I received an email from my editor: “Karen, . . .
Mom’s Words
“Sometimes when I open my mouth, my mother comes out” – Unknown Yesterday morning I texted my younger brother, “3 years today” with a sad emoji. It was 5:16 AM and I knew he would be up. Sure enough, he texted back: “Sad day. I miss . . .
Upright, Mobile and Breathing
If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You have another chance. ~Andrea Boydston Tomorrow marks the sixth anniversary of my Pulmonary embolism, six years! Six years ago my life changed dramatically, my view and vision of who I am . . .
Birthday Bus Driver
Your children need your presence more than your presents. ~Jesse Jackson Today, my older son turned 17 and this year, as he has for the past several years, has chosen a minimalistic birthday: a gift of cash, dinner with our family, and his favorite chocolate cake from Kathy’s Creative . . .