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
Remnants, little messes, of a trip sprinkle our home, inconvenient piles of receipts, phone chargers, small change, and sight seeing brochures. They represent small, grateful monuments to happy memories. After traveling to Spain and Portugal we’re just not ready to store our reminiscences away. What vignettes will stand out? What will we remember from this journey? … Read more
Fashion experts often extol the virtues of the “Little Black Dress”, a “must have” staple for any woman’s wardrobe. This “classic” dress is perfect for almost any occasion and pays dividends quickly. Its worn all the time, becoming a favorite “Go To”. Life and getting dressed for an evening becomes simpler. Wear and Go! The … 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
With the advent of cellphone cameras our sight has improved. We snap away anytime and anywhere and often end up with a decent image. Using these “cameras” translates to increased focus on what we’re seeing. This tendency can be a lovely centering exercise, bringing us to a moment at hand. Of course, taking tons of … Read more
Gondolas and chairlifts are cozy places. They’re more than a means of transport. Riding to the top of the mountain offers time for conversation. A few weeks ago while on the gondola, my husband and I met two Spaniards, an uncle and nephew. They were visiting the Wild West to experience cowboys and wide-open slopes, … Read more
Where do we feel happy? According to a recent National Geographic article, Denmark, Costa Rica and Singapore represent “The World’s Happiest Places” ¹, providing people with a sense of security, purpose and low stress lifestyle. Let’s move! Or, can we find our own “happy place” right where we are? In Denmark, for example, taxes with … Read more
Last July my husband and I attended our first TEDxMileHigh conference, “Make + Believe”. The experience was awe-inspiring. The dynamic speakers gave us much to digest and mull over that truly our brains ached. During the breaks Jay and I headed outside for fresh air, Italian sodas (thank you Backyard Soda Company) and, most importantly, … Read more
Sometimes we just don’t understand another person’s viewpoint. We’re befuddled, even distressed. This is particularly evident during an election year. Many of us, myself included, shy away from making too many political references. Or, for others, posts on Facebook seem like the only safe place to be fervent. This past summer the “Nuns on the … Read more