Giving Thanks!

“I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness – it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude.” ~ Brené Brown For those of us in the United States, this is Thanksgiving Day weekend. Like some of our holidays, it’s a bit dubious because we celebrate on the backsContinue reading “Giving Thanks!”

Communication Lessons

“My belief is that communication is the best way to create strong relationships.” ~ Jada Pinkett Smith “If you celebrate your differentness, the world will, too. It believes exactly what you tell it–through the words you use to describe yourself, the actions you take to care for yourself, and the choices you make to expressContinue reading “Communication Lessons”

Dealing With My Stress

“Just enjoy every moment – don’t stress. Just be yourself.” ~ Mabel “The way we think about ourselves will give rise to the world we live in.” ~ Gregg Braden I admit it, I’ve been struggling since the Fall semester began. Trying to balance all the new responsibilities at the college and keep up withContinue reading “Dealing With My Stress”

Am I Famous Yet?

Funkboy aka Ivan Bodley is bass player and music director to the stars. He has performed with 50 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, has appeared in 12 Broadway shows, and has been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. He can currently be seen on tour with Humble Pie. Funkboy’s debut single “CrabContinue reading “Am I Famous Yet?”

Aha Moment!

This past week I had a conversation with Kate Wallinga for her podcast, Ignorance Was Bliss. One of the things we talked about was spirituality and the difficulty some people have with the concept of God as a man with a white beard in the sky. I was a little surprised by my response toContinue reading “Aha Moment!”