Struggling with something you wanted to do this year or would like to achieve in the next? Why not make it a holiday present to yourself to get it done? In the words of Nike, “Just do it.” Or to continue my philosophy from stop-motion holiday classics: Put one foot in front of the other.
Regardless of your spiritual preference, I’m guessing most of us can agree this time of year (at its essence) celebrates the good qualities of humanity— camaraderie, giving, appreciation, and hope. I’m also guessing we could agree it’s typically not adorned with murder and revenge. So imagine my surprise when my Rudolph special was interrupted with a commercial for this: “What’s … More Deck the Halls With Retribution, Falalala Lala La La
Any time is a good time of year to remind ourselves of these 5 lessons from Rudolph: 1. Never underestimate hope. “There’s always tomorrow for dreams to come true.”
I found this video about the process of making of a mural absolutely fascinating (see below). I never cease to be amazed at the lengths people will go to for the sake of projecting beauty and creativity from the inside out.
One evening last week, Szaba, Pavlov, and I were headed out for our evening walk. The sun had broken through the clouds and a fall drizzle hung in the air. I told her, “Keep an eye out for rainbows. They venture out in this kind of weather.”
I usually do a funny, frivolous post on Fridays, but with Dia de Los Meurtos culminating today, I’m inclined to do something a little different, if that’s alright with you. As I wrote last year, fall and the holidays have a particularly poignant shade for many of us who grieve. I use “grieve” in the present tense, … More Dia de Los Muertos
“Time does not change us. It just unfolds us.” —Max Frisch Watch this stunning time-lapse video and consider your own metamorphosis from newborn to now. It goes without saying this will bring a tear to a few moms‘ eyes (if my reaction is any indication). Have a wonderful day, everyone. Stop to really look and appreciate this precise moment … More Time Flies (Video)
In case it wasn’t obvious through my posts like the one on happiness and many of my Tweets, I’m a huge fan of TED Talks. I came across a new one in a book workshop I’m currently taking (shout to Debbie Reber), and it was so inspiring I had to share. Start With Why (Video) by Simon Sinek If … More Start With Why
This could only happen in the ’70s, people. But thankfully it did, so we can enjoy it now. Here are The Muppets singing “Cigarettes and Whiskey and Wild Wild Women” with Peter Sellers. Oh yes …
In honor of my husband’s birthday, here are three of his favorite Internet artifacts. Prepare to be amused and confused. Love you, Ryan. See you at date night tonight (which will not occur at a combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell). Boogie Boogie Hedgehog
My Castle Heart Publications 