Be the Change You Wish to See…

Mahatma Gandhi said , “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Today I say, “Be the change you wish to see in yourself.” The world is an angry and scary place. But it is also beautiful and kind. Happiness is the place where good can...

A Home is Where the Heart is

I love this house. So quaint and quiet. And complete with a black cat. I could live there… I dream of the day when my bed no longer occupies the floor of a rented apartment. Where the walls are mine to paint freely or knock down, already have beautiful art...

These Are the Things on My Street

When I lived in Southern California I sort of just drove every where in a (sometimes angry) rush.  Since moving to Walnut Creek and abandoning my vehicle I’ve had a little bit more time to stop and smell the roses or at least acknowledge that they’re...

Karma’s Watchin’

Phew. What a day! I’m still battling this stupid summer cold and really wasn’t looking forward to today. I rested all weekend but still wasn’t feeling much better and I guess all the pressure of having to leave my apartment got to me because I had a...

No Room for Baggage

I don’t like packing. Actually I despise it. The idea of planning a week’s worth of wardrobe and cramming it into a a suitcase but making sure not to exceed 50 lbs frightens me.  I never get it right.  Most of the time I end up with way too much stuff and...

Saturday, in the Park

I think it was the 4th of July. Actually it was the 16th of July but we did have Chicago. . . or at least a band posing as Chicago. And a good time was had by all! The beautiful town of Clayton hosts a Concert in the Park series every other Saturday during the summer...