Now here’s an interesting post from Slate on Dec. 19 about tidying house… the very LAST thing most of us are thinking about unless we are hosting the family gathering; even then, it’s more like hiding away; where can we stash this breakable display? Where can we put the hamper? Maybe a gentle ‘don’t enjoy…
John is my next door neighbor. The incredible music that comes wafting over the fence we built together (about 10 years ago now) is one of the most beautiful gifts about where I live and gives me pride about where I’m from. John Fitzgerald Currently I’m living in south OC. I’ve discovered some great musicians…
Grateful Observation; This seems to be the year of taking Avy Danger seriously. Through the unhappy confluence of early snow fatalities and new developments in the advocacy community, I was inspired to post a ‘throwback Thursday’ image on my facebook page from a mid-2000’s hike in the San Gabriels with friends including one of the…
Lately I’ve noticed a spate of social media postings showing children marveling at rain and snow coming down from the skies. It’s such a delight to see their faces beaming and hear their voices screeching as they get soaked in it. But we, as adults, have learned to get ‘cozy’ inside, and we’ve seen enough…
Angela Lee Duckworth talks about the airy concept of ‘Grit’, or Passion + Perseverence Among the best TED talks I’ve seen; mostly because it doesn’t prescribe the solution, only describes the situation and leaves solutions for the future. Which is honest, but still hopeful. Developing Grit in kids… who can figure that one out? Still…