Katy Perry the movie

Me in my $3 3D glasses from the Katy Perry movie.

I'll confess. I'm a 43 year old woman who wanted to see the Katy Perry movie.  Yep- I said it. It was my choice to see the movie. So many songs. By the end of the movie, I felt as if I had actually attended one of her concerts. Which is fine by me because I happen to like her music. Well, actually there was that one song. Her first to debut under the Capitol label "I kissed a girl." Sorry, never quite got into that one, but it's only one of a growing plethora therefore, not a deal breaker. There's always a song of two from any artist that I'm not fond of. Back to the movie. After … [Read more...]

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Can You Give Yourself Permission?

I'm asking YOU.  Can you do it? Can you give yourself permission to: relax? step away from a messy house? take time for you to rejuvenate? be angry with someone you love? grieve? take a nap? say no to a worthy request? ask for help? make your needs known? In my travels across the country I meet more and more teachers; wonderful people, I assure you. But more often than not, I find these same wonderful folks are  unable to give themselves permission to take care of themselves. There's just something about women- women teachers in particular-  that makes … [Read more...]

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She loved the park, but getting there was rough…

Wynn and Henry

While in Manhattan recently, I was enamored with all the dogs being walked by their owners in the late evening. There were so many dogs of so many varieties that I finally had to start taking pictures. I simply felt pulled to capture them- regardless of the fact that I have no real camera skills! Interesting pooches- although they weren't so keen on posing- except of course for Henry whose owner actually let me pose with him. (That's us over there) What an awesome beast. So well mannered and with a coat as soft as silk. He happens to be a Labradoodle- you know the kind that is … [Read more...]

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Moving the Sticky Notes

the blue book

I am always amazed at how the small things in life can make such a big impact. Take for instance moving a sticky note. Just today I was feeling a bit overwhelmed. So I began to sort through some paperwork and get it organized. This always helps me beat down overwhelm- do one task and complete it. Once you have a small task done, it changes your psyche and moves you to a place of accomplishment and empowerment. Sounds crazy right? Well, crazy or not- it works. Back to my sorting of papers. I continued to stack receipts together and group them by date (this is a big deal when you travel like … [Read more...]

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