As much as we might poke fun at our default conversational topic, The Weather, it’s a logical “Go To”. We live in a natural world and as a friend recently suggested, it’s almost instinctual to check the daily temperatures. With climate change creating havoc around the world, we’re also much more aware of the weather’s … Read more
Leaving home feels so different than returning. Both have challenges and rewards. There’s nothing normal about the day right before leaving or conversely the last day of a trip. Our minds begin to anticipate the change. Sleep is restless. Emotions are mixed. Caught unawares, we’re readying ourselves for a transition. Life is about to be … Read more
Yes, traveling can be exhausting. We want to figure out where to eat breakfast, how to get from the airport to the hotel and around the town, purchase tickets to the top sights, procure dinner reservations etc…lots of logistics.Then, it’s the little things, the small inconveniences that remind us we’re in a different country and … Read more
For some we cram our days with huge “To Do” lists. Even with an ordered task list, we underestimate how much time is truly required for an assignment. Despite “checks” next to multiple activities, we re-write many of the same “to do’s” day-after-day, feeling deflated and unsuccessful. As travelers and tourists we do the same…we … Read more
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
Everyday we say “good-bye”. Sometimes it’s a quick wave, “See you later” kind of act. Other times, with family we leave with a hug and kiss. Mostly, however, in our daily lives, departures go unnoticed. We slip out when the meeting is done…we’re finished. Or, at the Cafe, where we indulged in a delicious coffee … 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
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
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
The day before my son left for college we started practicing our goodbye. I hugged him almost anytime I left his presence. He laughed at my silliness while agreeing that it would make the real “ Au Revoir” easier. We felt grateful to have found humor as a salve for apprehension. Goodbye to cooking family … Read more