On a hot day — some dance to make it rain. While others dance to celebrate what the fountain gods deliver…… Read more...
Words: “To Be Everywhere At Once Is To Be Nowhere Forever”
In our rush to be and do everything, we rush past so much that maybe small in the moment but huge in a life time.… Read more...
Words: “After Us, There Will Be Others…”
You know you are hanging out with the right kind of friends, when, on a day you most need it, you are gifted with a beautiful starfish and the words “You make a difference every day!”
The original Starfish Story … Read more...
Only Human? So What Does That Take?
There are days when it feels like being human should be easier than it is.
We are “Only Human” so what does that take…
Can we see a fault without pointing a finger? Can we recognize our fallibility without making … Read more...
Music: Augustin Hadelich’s “Fantasy of the Cats”
We listen to music for a variety of reasons — to relax, to distract, to celebrate, to evoke a memory, to capture a moment, to alter our mood, to reflect our emotions, to enhance our brain functions…
But, have you … Read more...
Book Review: GOODBYE, VITAMIN by Rachel Khong
“…there is a bit of magic in this author’s ability to tell a deeply affecting story with interspersed humor”
I will be honest: I don’t know how to feel about this book. Prior to picking up GOODBYE, VITAMIN by Rachel … Read more...
The Myth Behind Fried Green Tomatoes
When I first moved to the south about twelve years ago, I saw fried green tomatoes on just about every menu here. While living in the north, I had not been very aware of this dish. As a home cook … Read more...
Music: FURTHER by Black Lab
The only thing better than finding a song that speaks to a pivotal moment in our lives, is finding a band that continues to reconnect as we journey through life.
I didn’t know it at the time, but I first … Read more...
So Tell Me Again… Who Is Them?
In the words of Archbishop Desmond Tutu:
“We are different so that we can know our need of one another.“
And yet, lately (and particularly as I watch the ever-widening political divide), it feels as if we have forgotten … Read more...
Book Review: DID YOU EVER HAVE A FAMILY by Bill Clegg
“stellar writing… unique story structure… uncannily genuine”
I have to admit, when I picked up DID YOU EVER HAVE A FAMILY by Bill Clegg, I had reservations based on the theme, which felt like it had been done a million … Read more...
Martin Molin and the Musical Marble Machine
There is something so utterly fascinating about mechanical music machines. I don’t know what captivates me the most — whether it is the complex timing involved, the thousands of little intricacies and artistries, or the idea that so much thought, … Read more...
Words: “… Meeting Physical Force With Soul Force”
In 1963 Martin Luther King Jr. didn’t just share his dream of the future and his faith in the American peoples’ (and world’s) ability to come together for equality and justice. He spoke not just of rights and achieving a … Read more...
Words: “Ingredients For Your Cognitive Salad”
Some Jason Silva inspiration for your day.
When asked “Can we harness the secrets of ‘Getting In The Zone?’ Can we ‘Hack Our Flow State?'”, Jason Silva says — Yes!
… Read more...“I have found that the best way is to take
Words To Live By: “It’s A Beautiful Glass”
Wanting to understand “What is it that makes us human?” filmmaker and artist Yann Arthus-Bertrand collected images and stories from 2,000 women and men in 60 countries about love, work, poverty, death, war… for his film HUMAN. In this … Read more...
Words: “Do Worthwhile Work”
Its human nature to want ‘what we do’ to be valued and to want to be valued for what we do …
But, since everything we do actually builds platforms for future actions by ourselves and others, we can’t settle … Read more...
Book: THE ENCHANTED by Rene Denfeld
"Stunning ... a darkly beautiful, moving book"
THE ENCHANTED by Rene Denfeld in one word: stunning!
Of course, I can’t stop at a one-word description for what is, without a doubt, my favorite read this year. This book also makes … Read more...
The #HateWontWin Challenge
How do you continue a legacy of love in the face of a horrific tragedy?
The #HateWontWin Challenge
Build bonds of hope.
Alana Simmons began to build hope for millions of people around the world when she told Dylann Roof, … Read more...
What’s Your Favorite Way To Celebrate The 4th Of July?
The semi-official/traditional Independence Day celebration includes food outdoors with family/friends, parades and fireworks. But I often wonder if we still love our current ways to celebrate the 4th of July as much as the media does?
If given the chance … Read more...
Music: LAY DOWN by Melanie Safka
If we learn nothing else from history it should be:
— Nothing is more valuable than love, more courageous than peace, or more precious than life. Hate, fear and greed hold us hostage to forces that drain our spirit, steal … Read more...
To All The Dads
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To all the Dads
who share in our joys during the early years — cartoons, bike rides, water balloon fights, ice cream, joy rides, Halloween …
To all the Dads
who teach us practical things — how to swim, ride
Quotable You: “Your Mind, Do Investigate.”
We function in a world full of assumptions. We literally start our day with them. We assume if we open our eyes, we will see. We assume if we stand up, the ground will hold our weight. We assume if … Read more...
Book: THE GRAVITY OF BIRDS by Tracy Guzeman
THE GRAVITY OF BIRDS by Tracy Guzeman -- "lush prose" "multiple mysteries – expertly woven into a very literary, character-driven story" ~
Naturally, with the word “birds” in the title, I was drawn to THE GRAVITY OF BIRDS. And … Read more...
Join NGN Day – A Many Faceted Network Is A Girl’s Best Friend!
Do you have people in your life, personally and professionally, who are willing to step forward to listen, lend a hand, shoulder or idea, share information and experiences, find others who could and would help you when needed? You should. … Read more...
Music: JUST LIKE YOU WERE by Emma Worthington
I came across the song JUST LIKE YOU WERE by Emma Worthington on my twitter feed a few months back and was immediately captivated. The melody is lovely. Emma’s voice is sweet and clear. Her words, ones she wrote, quickly … Read more...
Words: “Forgiveness Is An Act Of Creation…”
… Read more...“Forgiveness is an act of creation. You can choose from many ways to do it. You can forgive for now, forgive till then, forgive till the next time, forgive but give no more chances it’s a whole new game if