One strong belief…

June 2, 2011

Asking “personal” questions shows not only that we are curious but also that we care.
I didn’t learn this growing up.  As a kid, I was conditioned to hold back, to avoid asking questions, as if that was somehow respectful of other’s privacy. That’s bullshit. I believe that it’s disrespectful to NOT ask, to dance around [...]

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What are we waiting for ?

May 27, 2011

Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack in everything
That’s how the light gets in

– Leonard Cohen

The wind is blowing tonight. Looking out into the darkness, I can just make out the Mexican blanket fluttering about on the deck railing. The wind chyme is doing [...]

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To find peace inside, go outside.

April 20, 2011

I am a new day rising / I am a brand new sky to hang the stars upon tonight

-Foo Fighters

Springtime is slowly taking shape here in the Pacific Northwest, as we come out from the darkness of winter, into longer days, warmer temperatures, and brilliant colours everywhere. New life is pushing up through the [...]

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