Archive for the ‘Thoughts on everything’ Category
-
Remembering What I Don’t Know
07 Oct 2016Sometimes, you have to remember what you don’t know. Sometimes, you have to sprinkle a little trust dust on the world and go with the flow til it all shakes out. We’re dog people. We have dogs because we have big, fur-lovin’ hearts and weak minds that thrive on endless, extra work. Dog people. “Some […]
-
My Life of Utter Excess
30 Sep 2016I live a life of complete and utter excess. If I were smarter, that would be all I would say…but no… because I’m excessive. This doesn’t mean I live a lavish life-style, travel the world, over-eat and drink or spend until I’m over my head. I might have a few too many bites of pizza, […]
-
Stillness
16 Sep 2016Stillness. Some are made uncomfortable by it. Stillness is avoided, filled, ruffled and, on the integer scale, falls squarely into the “negative” category. Stillness is often an undervalued commodity in our lives. We have no need for it until we don’t have it. Then, when we get a taste of it, we’re instantly grateful, take […]
-
It’s Been a Busy Summer
12 Aug 2016It’s been a busy summer. There’s been traveling, art shows, and curating and installing other artist’s exhibits. I’ll be back soon. Summer vacation is about to end. I hope you’re enjoying the close of summer. Maybe when it’s over, we can all get some rest. 🙂 Savor the magic of summer, Michelle Andres is […]
-
Gardening Tools – Tending Healthy Friendships
01 Jul 2016Tend your healthy Friendships – like flowers – and enjoy their blooms. Earlier this week, I read someone’s thoughts about how we sometimes defend other people, claiming, “Deep down they’re a nice person.” We all have or have had these people in our lives, who we felt needed our protection. I’ve previously referred to them […]
-
The Middle
10 Jun 2016(I’m on summer vacation! These posts are re-posts. I have discovered a need to re-fill my creative cup. Looking forward to bringing you new and improved posts in the fall. I hope you enjoy these selected writings! Search topics of interest on my site for more related articles.) “Every giant redwood was once a seedling. […]
-
Live Your Yoga
13 May 2016Live your yoga. That’s what my yoga instructor says when she ends class. I’ve been harried lately (please don’t send Lady Gillettes, that’s not what I mean). I’m inundated preparing for a June art exhibit, taking on a new medium and managing multiple travel plans. It’s made daily living ripe for chaos and slip-ups. In […]
-
Pack Rattin’
06 May 2016Pack Rattin’ That’s right! Hang on tightly – because this is a confessional blog. Time for me to fess up and do some heavy duty penance no matter how embarrassing the admission is. I do it for YOU, because you just might be pack rattin’, too. Last week realized I’m motivated by over-commitment. I’ve noticed […]
-
The Price of Giving Too Mucho
15 Apr 2016(Since I’m on an undisclosed beach in Mexico, filling my own cup, (and draining the occasional shot glass) I thought you might like to read this again…or even for the first time, because I’ll bet you’ve been here, too – not the beach, but the place where you’ve given too mucho) My cup is almost […]
-
Life is a Poem
08 Apr 2016It’s April – National Poetry Month. I’ve been spending March and April writing haiku – a form of Japanese poetry, in preparation for my upcoming June art exhibit with the talented Judy Jacobs titled “See it with Words.” This exhibit features writing and visual art. It opens […]
-
No April Fool
01 Apr 2016I may have been a fool in March, but refuse to be an April Fool. No joke. The tail is wagging the dog in Michelle Land, and of course, the tail is my computer addiction and social media. Bear with me. I think I can pull this thing together before the end. Monday a bottle […]
-
12-Steps and a Trip
25 Mar 2016(This is a modified re-post from July 2014. I still find computer addiction is an applicable issue. I’m getting better…I think. Maybe YOU’RE the one with the problem, now Since). Put me in a 12-Step program. I’ve been through one before, but that was eons ago. 12-Step programs offer fantastic structure with “rules for accountability […]
-
Give Me Room
11 Mar 2016Give Me Room Give me room To be who I am To think how I think To believe what I believe Give me permission To be different from you To share those ideas To listen to yours Give me acceptance To walk in my light Extend me respect You know I’m your sister Allow me […]
