I want to write. I want to write like I used to, with a sense of joy and strength underneath. Somehow I hold back, something is not right. I am dizzy from thoughts and sounds and the life that surrounds…
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It is amazing how much sunlight (or the lack thereof) can affect my mood. It has been gray, gray in Chicago (big surprise), and yesterday’s sudden sunlight made me goofy. Ok, well, I can be goofy with no assistance, but…you…
Anna Quindlen’s Newsweek article, The Face In The Crowd, talks about the facelessness of today’s communication experience. She notes that, “A face-to-face meeting often means the difference between understanding and estrangement.” How often do we send an email or a…
I have a normal job. 8 am – 5 pm, Monday-Friday. Wow. Only 3 hours of sleep on Sunday night…extreme insomnia. In the morning on Monday we did basic form-filling-out & orientation, then had lunch with a bunch of 20-somethings…
It appears as though I begin work tomorrow. If only the cubicles looked like this: Too bad it is rather hard to ride a bike to work in a suit (besides the cold weather!). It would be entirely possible to…
That we’re floating in space… 10 EASY points to whoever guesses the song first. And no cheating by using Google. Anyways, I am out in the middle of nowhere and loving it. I love the mountains, the sun, the stars…
because the lights were on in glowing red and I saw stars beneath our skies. because I’m surrounded by more love that I could ever hope for. because you(multiple) have had so much patience with my broken self. because of…
I’ll walk down to where I saw the beautiful things and lit up faces falling down in beautiful symmetry, pausing to reflect on exactly what brought this interaction here. Writing is my escape to worlds no one can follow, except…
“O maidservant of God! Thy letter dated 9 December 1918 was received. Its contents were noted. Never lose thy trust in God. Be thou ever hopeful, for the bounties of God never cease to flow upon man. If viewed from…
Read this: Doctors challenge baby feeding myths Some excerpts: “There’s a bunch of mythology out there about this,” says Dr. David Bergman, a Stanford University pediatrics professor. “There’s not much evidence to support any particular way of doing things.” —…
Am I true to myself when I refuse to bare my soul to the world? Maybe my way is more subtle and leaves people guessing at meanings and stories behind the words I put on paper. Sometimes I wish I…
Burnham Plaza Theatre 826 S. Wabash Street, Chicago, IL Status: Closed Screens: Multiplex (5 Screen) Architect: Robert C. Berlin The YMCA Hotel opened in 1915, located on Wabash Street in the South Loop, designed by architect Robert C. Berlin. Eleven…
I danced around helium balloons laughing as they brushed around me in circles, wind-carried. I felt the rain on a different day it went to my head… oh, last night you should have seen me. I need to get back…
This is such a beautiful mask with smiles and laughter trimming the edges Such a delicate creation, all wrapped in words covering things unsaid. Wanting something to hold on to, but masks take me back. I’m the last to admit…
(Click to make bigger) I am in awe of this place, and possibilities of structure. There are so many questions I want answers to, and yet Sunday night I made the observation that sometimes there has to be the acceptance…
One Magazine launched the Love issue today! Check it out. I try to write, and my hands refuse to translate the thoughts from my brain onto screen. I’m fighting them, but they prefer to sit back and take a break….
I’m still working on reading Child of the Covenant, which is definitely one of my favorite books now. There is a chapter on the subject of teaching the Faith which I really enjoyed, and wanted to share some of the…
I took the red line today. This means I was on a train for 1 hour, most of which was underground. The train used to be my favorite form of public transportation. The hypnotic motion as it hurtled toward its…
sushi brussel sprouts blanched almonds coffee ice cream flan cooking/baking dancing in the rain swimming in Lake Michigan swimming in the Atlantic Ocean making sand castles dancing (especially salsa, though I’m not very good at it) exploring forests climbing trees…
This article is about Internet connections being set up in rural areas to help connect remote villages to the rest of the world. I think that this is amazing. I know that the India is trying to get more technological…
Go here for Andrew’s story of what happens when a deer hits a car… Took two finals in the last 24 hours, I’m so tired! One more tomorrow, and I’m DONE. whee! Summer can’t come soon enough (although the weather…
This is for you, running through this wild maze. I’ve seen you struggle to overcome these walls, these endless green heights surrounding our thoughts. You’re beautiful, loves, every last one of you.
Never shall I abandon this intoxicating bliss Since you conquered my heart before I ever existed. -Sa’di The ink on this page bleeds through spreads to make artistic patterns on an otherwise pristine desk I look in dismay at the…
There was a man on the bus who talked on his cell phone to an unseen face explaining how to cook pork chops (just salt, that is what I use. Or squeeze lemon!) He talked about not having taken a…
Sometimes, my friends, it is easy to get caught up in things. Inspiration and guidance is always found in the Writings. We are here on this planet for a reason. 😉 —————————— The advent of the prophets and the revelation…
Help! If you are one of my computer literate friends that lives nearby, I am asking for assistance. My computer refuses to connect to the internet, even though the other computers on the wireless network in the house can connect….
Today I resorted to eating a frozen dinner. There were several reasons for this: a) laziness b) busy working on things and studying c) laziness Anyways, it was a Michelina’s Pepper Steak & Rice entree (although it really is more…
I feel snazzy today. All dressed up in my black suit, I feel like a high-powered executive. Seriously though, there is something about wearing a suit that makes me more…responsible and motivated. Not as comfortable as jeans and a hoodie,…
There are ways to make the food you love to eat, even if you have a gluten allergy. It isn’t very severe for me, as I can eat bread once in a while without problems. But I love being able…
Apparently I’m more of a “spontaneously funny” person. 🙂 (Thanks to Kelsey for the pic, yes that is me in the bag. Angela is next to me.) ————————- “Therefore I hope that whether you be in the east or the…