Done and Dusted
The comeback is always greater than the setback. What can I say, life has been, well, a lot. But the good news is that I’m back and ready for action! A quick catch-up: After 20+ years in retail and ecommerce,…
Angels Wear Plaid
Noticing life out loud since 2011
Angels Wear Plaid
Noticing life out loud since 2011
Category Creative Weather
Show up anyway.
Hello seems like such a simple word…
As a natural born talker, hello is a word that comes easily to me and I've seldom regretted extending a smile and a greeting to a person in line at the grocery store, at a restaurant (if they're sitting next to me), at volunteer picnics, you name it if it's a setting with people I'm likely to engage with at least one person.
We’ve Reached a Fork in the Road, or have we?
My parents and I were talking tonight about things related to business dealings, politics and life in general. The phrase, “we’ve reached a fork in the road” came up, it was followed by “it’s time to make a decision.” This…
Dear Betty Boop, Embrace What Life Offers in the Moment…
“When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” ~ Buddha Siddhartha Guatama Shakyamuni I’ve heard the quote many times before but never knew who to credit – after much Googling, I’m still not sure if I have the right…
Angels Really do Wear Plaid
Last week, as I was writing about the unexpected and sometimes strange twists in my life over the past 11 years, a thought occurred to me – I don’t think I’ve ever shared the reason I named my blog “Angels…
Roads May Be Winding, but They Always Bring Us Home
Throughout my life, I’ve learned that home is not a place – it’s a state of mind. While sitting on a stool at my kitchen counter, my eyes were drawn to the pond just past my sliding glass door and…
Silly Rabbit, Piano Lessons are for Grown-Ups!
The piano has always been a part of my life. Some of my earliest memories are of Grandma Marion playing carols in the crowded living room after a traditional Christmas dinner of Swedish meatballs, lefsa, lutefisk and rømmegrøt. (Yes, I’m a…
New Beginnings and Beautiful Outcomes
“Every artist was first an amateur.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Hot Shops Art Center is home to more than 80 local professional artists and multiple gallery spaces. Although I haven’t yet attended one, I’ve heard the bi-annual Open Houses are amazing…
A Creative Reboot
“We are never too old to be young at heart. Being young at heart means simply being willing to be a beginner.” ~ Julia Cameron. On September 15, 2011, exactly seven years ago to the date, I picked up the…
Prayers & Dreams Really Do Come True
About ten months ago, I came to the realization that it was time for me to move back into the world of going into an office for my “day job.” In the beginning, I loved the 25 step commute from…