If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking. -Haruki Murakami Reading in 2020. As promised, I'm sharing what I've been reading during the month of March. I've just finished a book, so it's unlikely I'll finish another before month-end. Plus, I typically post [...]
Resources. I figured that we could all use some resources to help ease our stress during our current times. Last week, in Tuesday Truth #57, I shared some of the ways that I plan to maintain my sanity during my time at home. Be sure to check out that post if you're looking for ideas. [...]
Tuesday Truth. Number 57. Given the levels of fear throughout the world as COVID-19 continues its spread, reaching the official level of a pandemic, I thought that today's truth would be appropriate. Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we [...]
Reflections. re·flec·tion: rəˈflekSH(ə)n (n.) - defined as: 1. the throwing back by a body or surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it.2. serious thought or consideration. I love reflection. Both definitions of it. And so today, I will share elements of both. The Lens-Artists photo challenge this week (hosted by Miriam) asks us to consider [...]
A book, too, can be a star, a living fire to lighten the darkness, leading out into the expanding universe. ― Madeleine L'Engle Thoughts on Reading. I love to read. For as long as I can remember, reading has been an integral part of my life. I spent many a lazy summer day devouring a good book. [...]
Tuesday Truth. Number 56. Connection. Humans are social creatures. I'm currently reading Hivemind by Sarah Rose Cavanagh, PhD because I love almost all things studying "why we behave the way we do". And while there are many dimensions to the book, I just wanted to share this part from the inside flap: Humans have always [...]
Capital Cities. This week's Lens-Artists challenge, hosted by Viveka (My Guilty Pleasures), asks us to consider the topic of "Capital". While the interpretation is wide open, I have chosen to share photos from Capital Cities. Amsterdam. Amsterdam has bicycles EVERYWHERE. I liked the colors in this photo as well as the creative basket on the [...]
The Color Red. Red has a way of standing out. Boldy proclaiming its presence. For the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge this week, Patti (Pilotfishblog.com) has challenged us to a scavenger hunt, visiting places and seeking out the color red. We also have the option to "visit" our archives, which is the route I've chosen this week. [...]
On Talking. I've been silent too long. Ok. Ok. I've been writing, but not physically talking. But that's changed. Podcasts. A friend that I met through the blogging world, Jonathan (jonbeckett.com), has just started a podcast! He's interviewing bloggers...where they came from...their blogging journey...where they might be going next...AND I'VE BEEN INTERVIEWED!! The podcast is [...]
Tuesday Truth. Number 55. Don't underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering. -Winnie the Pooh Just let those words sink in for a moment. Doing Nothing. Does that make your stomach knot up as you think of all the things on [...]
