Life Nourishment
Happy Father’s Day, Daddy!
Jun 20th
This Father’s Day I think of my Dad and I smile. He sure didn’t know what he was in for when I rolled into the world!
Now, Dads, you have a job unlike any other. A job, even more complex at times than that of a Mother. In the course of your daughter’s childhood you will [...]
To The Mothers In My Life, This Is For You!
May 9th
To the wonderful, loving, giving mothers who have raised and nurtured me in my life. Even to those who have simply smiled at me as I passed you by on the street. Thank you for the validation. This is for you. You know who you are.
Today I Celebrate You
May you know, whether you hear it [...]
Listening To Life: What I Learned From Olly The Otter
Apr 14th
I spent a wonderful extended weekend at home with my parents who live in Bend, Oregon, about 3 hours away from me in Portland. I enjoyed lunch, dinner prep, and evening talks with Mom and snowmobiling, tinkering in the garage and early morning coffee (always readily prepared with love for me) with Dad.
It is amazing [...]
New York Times: Social Networks, a Lifeline for the Chronically Ill
Apr 7th
New York Times: Social Networks a Lifeline for the Chronically Ill
By CLAIRE CAIN MILLER
Published: March 24, 2010
A former model who is now chronically ill and struggles just to shower says the people she has met online have become her family. A quadriplegic man uses the Web to share tips on which places have the best [...]
The Re-Birth Of You
Apr 4th
Today marks the date of a powerful day in religious history. We all know the details and if you don’t, you probably don’t care to know, so for those of you looking for more info on the meaning of Easter, head over to Wikipedia. As for me, I’m concerned with what draws me, what draws [...]
Top 5 Things That Make Your World Go ‘Round in Under 4 Minutes
Mar 23rd
I’m in the mood to share some appreciation and I get the feeling that maybe you are too. I see a whole lot more positivity, gratitude, and appreciation happening around me.
Here’s your enriched Life Assignment: Take a moment, sit down and write at least five things that you absolutely love about your life.
Oh wait, did [...]
The Gift Of An Ordinary Day
Mar 17th
Check out Katrina’s book
The Gift of An Ordinary Day
May you enjoy all of life’s ordinary days…
Reflecting On A Life That Matters
Mar 11th
I’m reflecting here in this audio on the questions of the heart. Am I living? Am I loving? Do I matter? If this is it, now what? And the power of embracing our own unique life stories, using them to propel us forward. All told while sharing bits of my life story as I’ve come [...]
Show Up: Most People Don’t Bite
Mar 5th
Judgment is not Compassion
Last week I concluded my classroom hours to become a certified leader for Oregon Living Well, a chronic disease and stress management support group funded by the State of Oregon and offered by hospitals around the area. Along with 18 other leaders in training spent 4 full days together, sharing our own [...]
