Desiderata Unraveled

I bought a copy of Desiderata by Max Ehrmann at The Old Curiosity Shoppe in Seattle while I was still in high school. I have no idea what happened to that small piece of parchment with the handwritten calligraphy.  I am sure it got lost along with much of the detritus of my childhood. Still, the … More Desiderata Unraveled

A Birthday Wish…

Along with a card/check/letter of encouragement, my mom sent me this for my birthday.  I share it here because I found it so uplifting. A New Year’s Wish by Neil Gaiman May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness.  I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who … More A Birthday Wish…

Choosing Peace

You don’t have to justify the good that flows to you; it is a given. You are of more value in the joy of your cross-stitching than in the struggle of your ironing. ~ Abraham Hicks We Live in a Benevolent Universe. I believe we are surrounded by a benevolent universe, not a hostile one. I … More Choosing Peace