Consider this : the time will pass anyway.
Many many years ago, I was trying to decide whether to go to law school. I had a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and worked as a legal secretary, the only job I could get. Over the course of a year I realized that the law was something I was interested …
sunday sounds : on this, the 66th anniversary of D-Day
The brave die never, though they sleep in dust: Their courage nerves a thousand living men. -Minot J. Savage
Consider this : keep the faith, baby
Original art by Marit from The Netherlands website: Marit's Scrapworld http://www.maritscrapworld.com weblog: Marit's Blog http://www.maritscrapworld.com/blog I am gathering wisdom from the far corners of the earth to give my older daughter, Emma, as she graduates from high school. What would you say to her? Or to your own 17-year-old self? …
Consider this : take every trip that you can (and write your mother)
Emma – * Nobody’s smart enough to give advice in list form. But we can’t help ourselves. * Trust yourself. And be worthy of your trust. You may be surprised to find out that others think in similar patterns to the way that you think. You may be less surprised …
Your last letter home.
Today I flew from Asheville to Atlanta, arriving at noon. Starting at 1pm, I tried to get to Washington, D.C. to give a speech, but a comedy of errors awaited me: We boarded, but weather in D.C. caused the first delay, even though I heard three other flights to D.C. …
Remembering Stephen Paul Hanson
For years as a child I wore a POW/MIA bracelet with one man's name inscribed on it: Stephen Paul Hanson. Today, I am remembering him and his sacrifice on this Memorial Day. May he rest in peace. On my way home from Nebraska on Saturday, I chose a seat in …
mindful monday : delight someone.
On May 5th it was the birthday of a man named Mukhtar, a bus-driver in Copenhagen. This May on that date, he had no idea that a large group of people had planned to celebrate him. I burst into tears when the video got to 2:05, watching his face register …
Consider this : right now is always the best moment of your life.
My kids sometimes ask, “Mommy, what was your favorite age?” I answer truthfully, “The age I am.” Or, they ask, “What was the best time you ever had?” I explain (in simpler words – my kids are young), “I’ve had amazingly memorable times, such as each of your births. But, …
sunday sounds : if
From “The Johnny Cash Show,” September 30, 1970. As Mr. Hopper points out prior to his impassioned recitation, “if” is the middle word in life. May you rest in peace, Dennis Hopper. (Thanks to Jennifer Cook for pointing me to this.)
Consider this : feel your feelings.
To supplement my financial aid, I work part-time helping a woman organize her home office. She has the cutest 2 year old named Morgan. The other day, we’re eating lunch – which is generously supplied by my boss. (Bonus tip, Emma: always get a job with perks). Morgan is chomping …
