When was the last time you saw, felt, smelled, or did something that left you speechless and made your heart soar and your brain do a happy dance? When did you last experience awe? I bet your mind is now going to your latest vacation or flipping back through the major events and milestones ofContinue reading “Find Your Awe”
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Holiday Stress 1, Christmas Spirit 0
I was listening to a radio call-in show the other day. The topic was “How is your holiday spirit?” Not surprisingly, most callers (and those who emailed in) said their Christmas spirit was low compared to other years. Some were hoping that once they put the tree up, that would change. Some said they wereContinue reading “Holiday Stress 1, Christmas Spirit 0”
Helping the homeless: a mission of love
As I sip on my steaming cup of morning coffee, I appreciate the beautiful November weather. It’s mid-month, we don’t have snow, and temperatures are a few degrees above zero. But it’s chilly, and the harsh wind is a reminder that soon those temperatures will drop and the snow will come. My heart goes outContinue reading “Helping the homeless: a mission of love”
Bionic Generation
The producers of The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman, starring Lee Majors and Lindsay Wagner, respectively, sure had foresight when these two iconic TV series first aired in the 1970s. Who would have thought that just a few decades later, “bionics” would be so commonplace? (Do you realize that Lee Majors isContinue reading “Bionic Generation”
One stitch at a time
A couple weeks ago, on a warm autumn afternoon, I spent a few hours helping sort, tag, and bag more than 300 hand-knit or crocheted blankets and about 200 toys—all for kittens. Say what? You heard me, for kittens. I recently became a volunteer with Knittins for Kittins (K4K), a non-profit organization whose members createContinue reading “One stitch at a time”
On the Road Again
The Heat is On
Man, it’s a hot oneLike seven inches from the midday sunWell, I hear you whisper and the words melt everyoneBut you stay so cool —Smooth, Rob Thomas and Santana, June 1999 It’s 9 a.m., and already I can feel the heat of the day. 24 degrees right now (that’s Celsius, so about 75 Fahrenheit). Yes,Continue reading “The Heat is On”
Summer Reading
Today feels like a good day to hang out and read. I’m sitting here on my deck, coffee in hand, gazing longingly at the backyard swing. I swear it is whispering to me. “Julie, hey Julie, you know you want to.” But alas, I must go to work, so there will be no hanging outContinue reading “Summer Reading”
Who is writing this anyway?
As technology rapidly advances, so does the role of robots in our lives. The same goes for writing, where robots are becoming increasingly useful in helping writers craft compelling stories and content. Robot writers can help writers save time and energy by automating mundane tasks such as researching, fact-checking, and editing. They can also provideContinue reading “Who is writing this anyway?”
Battle of Two Queens
In the tiny ole Gaelic village of Cannibri, two powerful forces were hard at work. The May Queen, who represents the growth and renewal of Spring, and the Queen of Winter, who represents the death and destruction of Winter, had long been at odds, and the year 476 AD was no exception. You see, theContinue reading “Battle of Two Queens”
Wanderings Art 