Last night, we learned the Lindy hop at dance group. Triple step – walk walk – triple step. That’s it. That’s the magic that unlocked dancing to all the great big band, jazz and other wonderful songs. I personally am on a Harry Connick, Jr. kick, so it was perfect for me. The nicest thing… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Being Human
Unconscious Mutterings : Week 436
Today is a big day for me. Today I’m going to my first ever spin class. Okay, it doesn’t sound like a big deal. But not so long ago, I was sure I couldn’t do cardio exercise. That was before I ran a half marathon and now easily run three miles a few times a… Continue Reading
Unconscious Mutterings : Week 435
Memorial Day. Wow. I want to say something about the year going fast, but after wishing for summer, I’m kind of happy it’s finally here! Now if the weather would follow… I’m hopeful! I’m so glad there’s Unconscious Mutterings to carry us through the seasons of life. Are you going to play? I do hope… Continue Reading
Unconscious Mutterings : Week 434
I didn’t see anyone sucked up into the sky. Did you? I hope you are still here to play our Unconscious Mutterings! This fun game is a wonderful way to get to celebrate another day in this body, on this planet. Let’s play! How do you play? Easy! Simply copy these word prompts (created by… Continue Reading
Unconscious Mutterings : Week 433
The loud speaker is booming in the park and it just finished dumping rain. It must be spring in Colorado! Today is the Colfax Marathon which runs (literally) right through my neighborhood. I could complain about the trash, parking and noise, but really? It’s a lot better than the hoard of hookers which used to… Continue Reading
Unconscious Mutterings : Week 432
Happy Mother’s Day! Boy, the switched flicked and we’re getting a bit of summer here – HOT summer. I think it’s going to be a scorcher here. We spent much of yesterday getting a truck full of compost and mulch at yesterdays Free Mulch Giveaway in Denver. Phew. I hope things are drying out in your… Continue Reading
Maybe it’s just me…
Maybe it’s just me, but I cannot celebrate someone’s death. Even if he or she hated me. Even if he or she wanted me dead. Even if in the moment of struggle, I had to destroy him or her. I still can’t celebrate. Because behind every human being is a mother, sister, brother, lover, wife,… Continue Reading
Unconscious Mutterings : Week 431
Today, I want to let you know that the first chapter of the Queen of Cool, my new serial fiction set in Fort Worth, has been released at The Queen of Cool and Stories by Claudia. Of course, full chapters (including audio) are available through the Queen of Cool Club. The Queen of Cool also… Continue Reading
Simply Kind Tuesdays: Words
Growing up around schizophrenics, like I did, I learned early how powerful one word can be. A single word could send my cyclic schizophrenic mother into a paranoid, violent rant that would last for days. A word, said over the telephone, misheard by one psycho sister, could easily be passed along as fact and truth… Continue Reading
Perfection
“Do not seek perfection in a changing world. Instead, perfect your love.” –Jack Kornfield My perfectionism is acting up again. I thought you might be struggling to. Here’s a thought for the day…. Continue Reading