Transitioning to Lighter, Brighter Days
I just finished 13 years of teaching college-level writing. Having just completed teaching seven years for the University of Colorado at Boulder in the Program for Writing and Rhetoric, it's…
How do you commemorate your deceased loved ones?
Today marks the eleventh anniversary of my father's death. While it's always kind of an odd day, I do okay, overall, especially with more years passing since the original day…
Mercury Retrograde Notice: March 30-April 23, 2011
Hi, all. It's that time again to just be more aware and prepare accordingly. Changes are a-coming, as of this Wednesday (and possibly earlier): Mercury will be retrograde March 30…
Our Weight and Sense of Self
Body weight is not an easy thing. We obsess over it, we try to maintain it, we criticize ourselves and sometimes even others for it, and we often gauge at…
Feng Shui Your Friends
We often hear about feng shui, and I've written about feng shui before. Overall, feng shui is often defined as organizing our space and things for optimum wellness and energetic…
Holding Pattern
Although a holding pattern is a fairly easy maneuver compared to other tasks in instrument flying, it is a source of confusion and apprehension to many instrument trainees and novice…
Doing Away with the Same-Old, Same-Old
Twice in the last week I've seen the following quote and have since referenced it with a few friends. Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting…
What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?
The song "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" has been running through my head since yesterday. It's a sweet (even romantic) song that has been covered by many talents.…
Choose Joy
Just a simple, quick post: Choose Joy. The holiday season presents obligation, an overload of activities and food and drink, and stresses for each individual. But we all need to…
Plan Ahead, Shop Early and Be Aware: Mercury Retrograde Dec. 10-30, 2010
A planet is described to be in retrograde when it appears to be moving backwards through the zodiac. Actually this is an illusory planetary motion created by the orbital rotation…