Magical Memoir Moments
Escape to New Zealand: Taking You With Me
New Zealand helped me escape. Tolkien, the author of fantasy novels about hobbits, would approve. Now the challenge: to see and remember the wisdom of an enchanted land, and then to share it.
When Time Shall Be No More: Kalanithi and Kairos
Thinking about time after reading When Breath Becomes Air took me back to a time in childhood when I was fascinated by a wrist watch. I discovered Kairos without knowing it.
When Breath Becomes Air: On Being A Mortal Pilgrim
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi has inspired me to reflect on the role of mortality and pilgrimage as we enter the stage of life called Jubilación.
When Did You Stop Dreaming?
If your dreams have stopped . . .”Start daydreaming about the autumn of your life as much as you daydreamed about finding your perfect love when you were a teenager.”Laura Carstensen
Sprinting into Older Age: Jubilación
After eight years of writing about memoir, I’m shifting focus on my blog. My new topic is “Jubilación.” Inspired by Isabel Allende, I’ll be writing about living the “third act” of life with passion.
How #70 Became 70: A Tribute to the Linebacker of My Life
My husband Stuart turns 70 today. I found an old photo of him as a high school linebacker wearing #70. It led to a meditation about Stuart’s role as the linebacker of my life.
How I Found My Word for 2016
My word for 2016 arrived just in time for Epiphany, the holiday we celebrate today. The timing is perfect! Learn how I found it and share your dreams for 2016.
Reviewing 2015: A Lot to NOTICE
I usually can fit a year’s worth of observations and reflections into one journal. Last year, however, I needed all of these: The word I chose as a theme for 2015 was NOTICE. Apparently, there was a lot to notice. This next week I will be re-reading all three journals. I also have a pile…
A Christmas Miracle
Christmas miracles come in many forms. This Christmas my sister Linda’s gift to our Mother seemed to personify the very meaning of Christmas itself.
The Gift of Peace — Sacred Pauses — in a Frenzied Season
In the midst of holiday frenzy, how do you find peace? This post invites you to take a Sacred Pause. Stop. Look. and Listen.