Thank goodness we’re not all the same. How refreshing not to laugh at the same jokes. One person’s laughter sounds different than another’s! We love hearing all types of giggles! Last week a sold-out crowd of mostly women enjoyed “Mental Pause” at The DTC Comedy Club. Some of us gathered earlier for Happy Hour and … Read more
Waiting hours on a runway for “de-icing”, standing in three different lines to check odd-sized luggage or sitting squeezed in a middle seat… these are the times we say to ourselves, “It is what it is”. Logistics might go awry. Like Steve Martin in the movie, “Trains, Planes and Automobiles” we end up in … Read more
Beauty is subjective. When seeking opinions on “The Most Beautiful Places in the World”, a fascinating series of photographs by Ester Honig surfaced in the search[1]. Honig starts with a basic self-portrait and then adjusts, aka “Photo-shops”, the image based on cultural norms. What’s perceived as pretty in the United States, for example ,not surprisingly looks … Read more
A ski trip to the French Alps begins in a little less than a month. We’re feeling expectant and dreaming of stunning mountains visible for miles and miles. Although excited, scary scenarios intermittently pop into our heads. Something might go wrong before departure. Pre-trip jitters before any “Beginning” are normal, whether it’s preparing for travel … Read more
Already in this New Year, we’re hyper-focused on a project, caught up in a massive “to do” list or just without energy for social situations. Yet opportunities for meaningful conversation are resplendent despite lifestyles. Nothing to talk about? Not true! In our spinning world, there’s so much to learn about one another. Lackluster feelings trap … Read more
Where To? This is a common question at the start of a new year; although it’s often easier to ask the question than answer it. Shortly after the year begins, however, with the twists and turns of our lives, we shift to reminding ourselves that “Life Is a Journey”, both allegorically and literally. Where To? What … Read more
As most of us know, when we rush, accidents happen. Hurrying translates into broken bones. Aside from safety, when our daily focus is frenetically tactical, we miss out. When we slow down physically, however, just a bit, awareness expands benefiting our interactions and ourselves. When we’re not moving so quickly we see more, including the … Read more
Not Merry! That’s how it felt after witnessing customers spend precious pennies at Walmart. Then, listening to news filled with acrimony further dampened my spirits. Two worlds, light and dark, seemed to exist: one very merry, filled with joyous possibility; the other glum and unattached. Fortunately, everywhere, holiday lights are shining brightly outside. Blow-up Santas … Read more
Last week I showed up at the wrong party! My mistake led me to the Governor’s Mansion! Although beautifully decorated, as I wandered around the room, not far from shaking hands with Governor Hickenlooper, it became clear that none of the guests looked familiar. What party was this? My calendar had confused dates for the … Read more
Mouthing Off! It feels as if firing off a verbal barrage has become socially acceptable, especially among politicians (“He’s a Mexican”, “You’re fired”, “He’s Deplorable”…he did that, she did that…). CBS responded a few weeks back to a “mouthing off” episode by dismissing the errant employee (“I’m actually not even sympathetic (to the Las Vegas … Read more