My daughter Adriana recently received her master’s degree (we are so damn proud of her!). Her thesis was about resistance music in Latin America during the Cold War era (1960s-1980s). As we listened to her defense presentation, I was reminded yet again how important and powerful music is in our lives. Music has been withContinue reading “The Power of Music”
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What’s Your Ikigai?
What gets you out of bed every day? In my case, it is two overzealous dogs, and I know what will happen if I don’t get up and at ‘em. Doesn’t mean I always want to. In fact, if they wake me before 8 am, I go back to bed. Especially in the winter. It’sContinue reading “What’s Your Ikigai?”
Say It Like You Mean It
I came across an interesting book: Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words. It’s authored by Anglo-Irish poet David Whyte and published in December of 2014. (Do you realize that was 11 years ago?) Consolations is a book of fifty-two short essays, each featuring a specific word and arranged in alphabetical order. TopicsContinue reading “Say It Like You Mean It”
Seeking Discomfort? It’s a good thing.
The other day I went for coffee with my friend Carla. I admired her sage-green sweatshirt and commented on the words printed on the front: seek discomfort. I didn’t know this, but there is a whole philosophy based on the phrase. Seek Discomfort was formed in 2018 by the founders of the YouTube channel YesContinue reading “Seeking Discomfort? It’s a good thing.”
Papayas & Mangos
Five years ago, life as we knew it came to a halt. Little did we know that we were on the brink of permanent change. Change in our daily activities, change in our relationships, and change in the way we view our world. We had just returned from our annual winter getaway trip to Merida,Continue reading “Papayas & Mangos”
Tacos? Sure, I can adapt
I used to be fairly quick at adapting to change. After all, I am a Gemini, and we’re known for being adaptable, curious, and social. Out of those three, I think I’m only curious these days! My ability to be adaptable was recently put to the test in Mexico of all places. My husband andContinue reading “Tacos? Sure, I can adapt”
Dealing with Aging Parents. Oh right, that’s me!
A few weeks ago, my daughter told me she had listened to an interesting interview on CBC Radio. The interview was with an author who had recently published a book. I was somewhat surprised by the title of that book: Let’s Talk About Aging Parents. What? Was she referring to me? After she told meContinue reading “Dealing with Aging Parents. Oh right, that’s me!”
A little inspiration goes a long way
Well, here we are at the start of another new year. 2025. Wow! It sounds futuristic, doesn’t it? Yet here we are. Some of us sailed through 2024 unscathed. Others not so much. Most importantly, the lessons we learned in the last 12 months are helping us to forge ahead and make the best ofContinue reading “A little inspiration goes a long way”
Christmas Compromises Vs. Tradition
Whether you’re reading this hot off the press on Christmas Day or a few days after, I hope you are spending some time this holiday season with family, friends, pets, anyone, or anything that gives you joy. That’s what it is all about, right? A couple of years ago I wrote about the importance ofContinue reading “Christmas Compromises Vs. Tradition”
Rest? Who has the time?
It’s the middle of December. Many of us are exhausted. We are stressed out by the extra tasks we think must be done at this time of the year. You know, planning gift exchanges, meal prep, holiday baking, decorating, cleaning, and parties! It’s stressful stuff! There is a sense of urgency in the air duringContinue reading “Rest? Who has the time?”
Wanderings Art 