As I took my third (fourth?) significant fall down my icy back stone stairs, I wondered what the lessons here are that I keep not getting, which causes me to continue to repeat this fall. I decided to spend some time thinking about this today. Here are the messages I got: Slow down. Pay attention.... Continue Reading →
My One Word: A spiritual practice
I chose the word Brave this year as my one word. Here is a list of things I accomplished (just off the top of my head) in 2015 so far that I would not have if I not chosen this word: Got on an airplane for the first time since 1989 Let two (non family... Continue Reading →
A Challenge
I am very proud to be volunteering at The Dempsey Challenge this weekend. I was first drawn to Patrick Dempsey as a fan when I discovered that he has dyslexia. This caught my attention because dyslexia runs in my family. I often point to him as a role model for children with dyslexia: "Look what he... Continue Reading →
Pecha whaaaaat?
I heard about Pecha Kucha last spring when I attended The Enlightenment Expo. Kristi Borst shared her Pecha Kucha presentation that she created with her amazing art. Next I saw a small ad for a Pecha Kucha show that was being held in Kennebunkport last May. Pecha Kucha? Japanese for 'chit chat'. You present 20 sides... Continue Reading →