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I can’t tell you how good it feels to have a blog again. A place to put all these thoughts that are rattling around in my head that just don’t belong on Boulder Life or Divine Caroline or Medium. The...
View ArticleThe Wisdom of Not Knowing
Suzuki Roshi said, “In the Beginner’s Mind there are many possibilities, in the Expert’s Mind there are few”. Last night as I sat in the black chairs on the black wooden platform above the flat black...
View ArticleThe Danger In Thinking We Know
I’m reading a book on acting, and in the beginning the acting teacher tells a Zen Koan that I know well. I call it “Overflowing Tea”. Only he doesn’t tell it the way I would tell it or the way I’ve...
View ArticleThe Person I Used To Be
The person I would most like to meet before I die…or before she dies…or before it’s too late once said: “We are well advised to keep on nodding terms with the people we used to be, whether we find...
View ArticleChasing After Ghosts
I chased a man down Walnut tonight…thinking he was someone else. The truth, I stopped myself mid-chase. This is crazy. It couldn’t possibly be who you think. I never got close enough to find out. You...
View Article“Death Is Just Another Thing on the Agenda…Kind of…”
“Life changes fast. Life changes in the instant. You sit down to dinner and life as you know it ends. The question of self-pity.” ~ Joan Didion Someone I never met died today. But this post isn’t about...
View ArticleActing Class Makes Me Want To Emotionally Eat, Instead Tonight I Will (Choose...
This post is full of angst. I, however, am empty. C is a lovely bushy brunette with doe eyes and a timid smile. She says, “I’m really sorry for screaming at you earlier…” The trembling sincerity in...
View ArticleThe One Where A Sweet Old Woman Teaches Me The Meaning of Life
Old souls and young souls. That’s what this world is made up of. Neither is better or worse. We each have a role to play and countless lessons to learn, unlearn and relearn. I’ve always been partial...
View ArticleWherever You Are Is Exactly Where You’re Supposed To Be
I can’t remember if Hunny Bear was wearing a shirt or not when he flagged us down on the side of the road. All I know is one minute I was sitting in the backseat of Erica’s rented SUV, and the next...
View ArticleWhy You Should Always Risk A Broken Heart
Photo by Joseph O’Leary It starts with an idea. Well, in truth, it starts with a broken heart. That’s how all daring adventures begin. When our hearts are broken – they are also wide open – and...
View ArticleA Word About Patience
Lately, I keep wishing that I could speed up time. If you’re following my romance with Mr. S, then you’re probably just as interested as I am in where this is all going. I call him my “Beautiful...
View ArticleMatchmaker, Matchmaker Make Me A Match
Photo by Mr. S1 NOTE: ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED APRIL 9th, 2010 Today I enjoyed a delightful lunch with Houston’s premiere Matchmaker, Nina Friedman (better known as Yenta Girl). With over 20 years...
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