When people plan trips, their course is usually more or less on target. Not mine. Despite being a manic perfectionist, and one of the best planners in the world, my travel adventure—my thirty-year dream—was more than a journey. A
A little humor about the pandemic on toilet paper!
Before I left the states for the tiny kingdoms of Bhutan, Nepal, and Tibet I was told to pack my already bulging Big Red suitcase with a lot of 3 ply. I was well prepared. When I had the wonderful
“It is impossible to be grateful and depressed in the same moment”~ Naomi Williams
During my morning contemplation, I thought about the power of gratitude and how it can change your life. It is the single most powerful source of inspiration that any person can tap into if you simply stop and pay
Where Darkness Lies
WriteAngles journal has posted an excerpt from my manuscript Where darkness Lies. When I have completed the rewrites from the comments and suggestions from my developmental editor Tracy Lawson and a line editor, the journey of finding an agent
Men are from Mars-Women are from Venus
After teaching Anatomy and Physiology for thirteen years, it was enlightening to discover that the different parts of the brain are why men act and think differently than women. It gave me hope for a better understanding of why
“If you look for perfection, you’ll never be content” ⁓ Leo Tolstoy
“Perfectionism: a personality trait characterized by a person’s striving for flawlessness and setting high performance standards, accompanied by critical self-evaluations and concerns regarding others’ evaluations.” ⁓Wikipedia I am addicted to the pursuit of perfectionism. I have an internal program
No act of kindness, no matter how small is ever wasted!
Cobbled together are excerpts from my morning’s contemplative reading: “Have you ever wondered why kindness matters in a time where positivity often takes a backseat to the negativity we hear on a daily basis?” “It’s easy to recognize the
“Flops are a part of life’s menu and I’ve never been a girl to miss out on any of the courses”
When I get passionate about something, I am driven to experience it. Unfortunately I’ve had a failure or two in my lifetime. For example, there were my many fruitless attempts to play an instrument which included the clarinet, the drums
Save the date!
Friday- May 17 th 7 pm The Wondering Spirit–169 Shaker Rd-East Longmeadow, Ma For more information call 413-224-1008 Bring a donation for Thomas J O’Connor and have a chance to win a free book or a statue of Tara,
“It is impossible to feel grateful and depressed in the same moment.” ~ Naomi Williams
During my morning contemplation, I thought about the power of gratitude and how it can change your life. It is the single most powerful source of inspiration that any person can tap into if you simply stop and pay