Waiting for My Muse

I have recently struggled with an uncommon problem. Or at least an uncommon problem for me. I have nothing to say. Not exactly the affliction you want when you fancy yourself a verbose blogger. I feel like I am beating my head against the wall. Every time I sit down to write, all I hear…

Stumbling Upon Inspiration

A couple of weeks ago while I was waiting to catch a plane I noticed the woman near me reading a book. I am a book lover so I am always curious about what others are reading. So as I was craning my neck in an awkward way to find out, she looked up and…

Looking For Inspiration

We can find inspiration in the unlikeliest of places. Most especially when we are looking for it. Whatever you are looking for, you usually find it. If you are thinking about what a terrible week it’s going to be, it’s likely you’ll be right. If you think you know more than the person speaking to…

Straight Ahead

Have you ever listened to someone talk about their dreams and you just know that on some level they are going to make it?  You don’t know how or if this particular dream is “the one” but you know they are going to be successful. Like most parents, we feel that way about each of…

Be You — Dirt and All!

Be yourself, we say. Let go of pretense, we encourage. Authenticity is audacious. Well… most of the time. Sometimes who you are is — a dirt ball. Yep, that’s me. I am the walking, talking, breathing version of a dust bunny. I could possibly be a tumble weed. It’s no secret to anyone who knows me…