Ideas for a Better Life
Rest and Renewal
I realized this week that work never seems to end if the laptop is open. A little meditation, a little yoga, and two fairy cards later (with titles of "Kick Up Your Heels" and "Peace of Mind,") led me to the following conclusion: I need to get off the grid. It's time for both renewing…
Read MoreHow Poetry Nourishes Me
Several years ago, I asked my niece, Joanna, who was in a graduate program for poetry, what appealed to her about this form of writing. She replied, "I like the density–how you can convey so much in so few words." Joanna now teaches at a midwestern university, while continuing to be a freelance writer. Recently,…
Read MoreJet Lag
I use a prep form with my clients that helps them summarize what’s happened since we last met. It also helps them focus the conversation for our coaching session. I use the form myself, when meeting with my coach. One of the questions is this one: "What question do you hope I don’t ask?" Last…
Read MoreDo You Clean Up As You Go?
Last week, I was feeling trapped, overwhelmed and underwater. I had piles of to-do’s near by laptop, on my desk, on the kitchen table. I had flashes of that I Love Lucy episode where the conveyor belt moves faster and faster and Lucy is unable to put the chocolates in the box fast enough. Out…
Read MorePassion, Down to the Crankshaft
My husband pointed me to a site on vintage racing bikes, maintained by Ray Dobbins, avid collector and seller. It’s a wonderful glimpse of someone who loves what he does. From the detailed description of the equipment used to photograph bikes in Dobbins’ garage (e.g., 1,000 watt Sears work lights and a backdrop of two…
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