Weekly Newsletters

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Blooming Mexican Mint Marigold in front of wooden steps

Fall Color

No matter what else is going on, it seems that there’s always some little something that can bring at least a soft smile, perhaps even a twinkle to the eye.
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Labyrinth on beach at the ocean

Focus

What causes you to shift from meandering to focus? Can you make that shift intentionally?
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Snow globe on a wooden base, with a sprinkling of snowflakes and a blue background

Making Connections

May we each find kinder, gentler ways to connect with our fellow humans. From my snow globe to yours, I strongly recommend giving it a try.
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Flowing creek with branches crossing along the way

Letting It Be

Or it gives me the illusion of some amount of control. Illusions can be quite lovely.
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Yellow profile of a bald head with three question marks

So Many People—So Little Time

Feeling incredibly lucky to know some amazing people, to love the work that I do, and to have opportunities to keep on learning and growing.
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Yellow profile of a bald head with three question marks

Justa Don’ta Know

If I already know the answer, my curiosity gets turned off, and I’m just waiting to pontificate.
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Crepe Myrtle tree branches, with sunlight filtering through the leaves

Take a Moment

We’ve all got other moments. Moments when we hear bad news, when we’re tired or discouraged, sad or lonely. Breathing into those moments is a good idea.
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Small human figures forming the shape of a squiggly arrow, with some outliers

Echo Chambers

I was wrong about dying of starvation after missing supper one night. I could be wrong about a few more things.
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Bright red oxblood lily with green foliage in the foreground and background

Little Red Surprise

I noted a bright red among some foliage, and on closer inspection decided it must be a renegade from the original location. Renegade; surprise; mostly delight.
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A group of colorful, handmade felt vessels

Making Stuff Fun

We humans have an extraordinary proportion of our brain power allocated to our hands. Maybe that’s why making—using our hands to transform materials—is not only satisfying, but essential to who we are.
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Rainy back yard viewed through a wooden window frame with stones on the windowsill

A Lazy Labor Day

We’ll use luscious Merino wool to create at least two small containers—they could hold small treasures or big dreams.
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Purple, white and yellow water lily with shiny green leaves

Delight

Supposedly, this particular lily can tolerate partial shade. Truth be told, this little pond is mostly in full shade, but I couldn’t resist taking a chance.
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