I wanted to be a princess when I grew up. You?

Without meaning to, I’ve designed my life to avoid talking to people.

Why? Because life is hard. I want things to be easy. Convenience, speed, and efficiency keep me moving. But asking for help? Talking to strangers? That feels harder than doing things myself.

I keep switching between feeling fearful and excited by the chaos around me. So I wrote about it. How I've wrestled with the idea of "power" between people my entire life. And how it informs me of what is happening to the USA government.

It's a quick 8 min podcast. Please share your thoughts? Thx.

I talked with David Searby in late 2024 and his future vision based on his foreign service experience is relevant now. Like, right now. Please listen to this lively conversation and feel inspired!

Lynnell shares her future life vision, living a quiet life in rural North Dakota. To be honest, I want to move there, too. It sounds idyllic, especially in the midst of chaos.

In the United States, many people wish we could “go back,”while others believe a strong leader will save us, like a knight in shining armor. But what if this discomfort—the confusion, the division, the uncertainty—is actually growth? The real question is what are we becoming?

Can we choose interdependence already? Listen to this 11 min podcast exploring the topic of growing up our nation.

How can we let go of what we want to believe to be true and accept that what is happening before our eyes? Our actions become relevant when we face the reality of the current moment. Too many of us have magical thinking that we can "save" what used to be. The only path is forward. Let's go!

Cold birdie a few days ago. Luckily, no one was playing disc golf.

How do we move at the speed of human? A few ideas.

Snow days! And a sun spot for Mulligan, who really needs a walk.

It’s really snowing! Most we’ve had in three years.

Merry Christmas!

At this Solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza et al, I find comfort in the ritual of gathering and connecting deeply with friends and family. May we stay connected in the coming year, despite the pressures to "do more" as the days lengthen.

Art: Joining the Cosmic Dance, Doug Van Houten (TY!!)

I’m here! How do I find my Facebook friends who have migrated over?