In a world with a dearth of leaders, it’s always refreshing to discover the unique individual who is making a significant difference by walking the talk…by being a role model for commitment, collaboration and constructive community building. Such is Carol “Mama Carol” Bebelle. Join me for this brief intro, and expand your curiosity at your discretion…And, as Carol would remind us, remember to be kind.
Read moreLet me introduce my mining pan metaphor. We’ve got lots of holes to patch in our fragile world. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with the magnitude of challenge, but we have considerable resources and lots of communal energy to apply to their improvement. It starts with our Friend in the Mirror…joining others in working TOGETHER for constructive change. Our children and communities are counting on us. Let’s rise to our occasion.
Read moreSMILES make all the difference. We’re experiencing too much anger, road rage, partisan rancor, community dysfunction with too little spontaneous kindness. We can/must do better. Friendly outreach most usually starts with a smile. Our communities need more of that. Let’s make that happen.…SMILE!
Read moreMost of us have our best intentions relative to New Year’s Resolutions. HOWEVER! The “best-laid plans”…”life is what happens while you’re busy making plans,” etc., etc. frequently influence our success. I decided that April One would be a good time for a personal resolution audit. Hopefully, you’ll find this helpful as you honestly assess your progress to date and plan for the future...HAPPY APRIL FIRST!
Read moreCowboy Hats are a big deal in Austin, in Texas and all around. I’ve had fun through the years meeting those who make the hats, and those who wear them. The following highlights remind us of the wide variety of hats and owners who wind up giving us too much fun…ENJOY!
Read moreWe’ve all saved 2 or 7 or elevendy t-shirts from our life adventures. Which is fine until we have to reconcile storage in a downsizing environment. I’m frequently poised to delete delete, until awakened memories create a stay of execution. Here are some of my rationales for saving particular shirts. You might find my deliberations helpful. I’m not sure that I did. I just recognize, admire, reflect, fold and put back on the shelf. Maybe you’ll have a better solution. Cause I’m betting you have some maverick t-shirts about. ENJOY!
Read moreThere are many examples of beauty and inspiration around us at all times, but we’re frequently too busy or preoccupied to notice. Been there, done that. But life tapped me on the heart/shoulder and prompted me to start paying attention…for all the right reasons. Read on, enjoy these images, and reflect on possibilities in your own life. Life is a gift. We can enhance our lives by adding color and texture. It takes intention and practice. To discover. To notice. The benefits are myriad. Enjoy!
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