Twice in the past couple of weeks, I’ve received a bouquet of flowers. This is not something that happens often in my life, so there was more than a little novelty to the experience. Neither of these bouquets were from a romantic partner. Instead one was arranged by my godmother for me from her […]
Used vs Used Up
The last few weeks have been a study in busy-ness. It’s not just that there has been a lot to do, but because “busy” has felt so very different over those 21 days. Three weeks ago, I was completely in the living-my-life-to-the-fullest zone. I managed to cram each day with work and working out, creating […]
The stories in the lines
Lately I’ve been noticing my skin changing. Being woman of a certain age, I knew this day would come… Still, it’s a bit disconcerting to discover the lines, the creases, the spots that seem to appear overnight. My head knows that this is completely natural. I try to remind myself that things only get more […]
Blink
For something with such a friendly name, I find the “puff test” to be one of the more excruciating things that doctors do to me on a regular basis. It’s not because it hurts, or that it’s even particularly uncomfortable. It’s just that I find the whole staring into a bright light, waiting, waiting, trying […]
Feet in My Shoes
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.” Dr. Seuss Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about walking. This is partly because I’ve been walking more and partly because of a recent walking meditation. Nothing like being mindful of every part of […]