Archive for November, 2014

  • 8 Operating Procedures for a Well-Lived Life

    28 Nov 2014

    I’m  not an expert at accessing joy. I’ve tripped into the well-lived life, for sure. I remember a few stumbles I’ve taken along the way, that made the trip more joyful, more meaningful, more full…but I’m well aware I have a long way to go. Basically, I’m half-baked. I awoke Thanksgiving morning with a realization […]

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  • 7 Tips for Keeping Your Eyes on the Good

    21 Nov 2014

    Ramping down from the bustle of summer, autumn can be a time of reflection. With that comes a focus on gratitude – probably because of Thanksgiving. In this blog, “The Art of The Well Lived Life,” I searched the term and discovered I’ve written over 16 posts that mention gratitude. In prayers, I’m always grateful. […]

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  • Vanity Fails

    14 Nov 2014

    My art show opened last week. A friend pulled me aside and in a hushed, shamed tone rasped, “Did you mean to have that drip there?” Well, yeah. I’m an artist, I’m not blind. What’s the problem with a little drip? VANITY FAILS It’s not just with art…it’s with everything. I howled with laughter as […]

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  • You’re As Good As Goaled

    07 Nov 2014

    Many years ago, I opened a volume of poetry and prayers and a colourful, folded, Post-It note fell out. On this paper I had written 5 things I wanted to accomplish. I’d written them, tucked them into the book and forgotten all about them. They incubated on the bookshelf for 2 years, then, voila, were […]

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