Learning to take up space, authentically!
A few days ago, I was chatting with some old friends on Facebook. We were a group of book nerds and booksellers that had worked together for many years at Barnes and Noble in Des Peres, Missouri. I held that job for 11 years before heading to graduate school and becoming a technical writer. ItContinue Reading “A Space for a Bookstore”
I’ve been devouring books lately. I made it one of my priorities for 2019 to read every single day. And I’m so glad I made that commitment. Even if it’s for just a few minutes before bedtime, I’m working my brain and discovering so many amazing authors and stories. My last two books were theContinue Reading “A Space for Books”
I’ve always been a book worm; a ferocious consumer of literature. I remember how excited I was for my elementary school’s book fair. We’re talking butterflies in the tummy like only a fourth grader can have kind of excited! The gym was setup with various round and rectangular tables, and piled high with neatly stackedContinue Reading “A Space for Reading”
This week, a dear professor of mine passed away. Colin Campbell was his name, and he was one of my literature professors. I was privileged to be able to take multiple classes with him during my four years of undergraduate studies. I smile with tears in my eyes as I think of him now. “WorkContinue Reading “A Space for all that Sparkles”
I’ll be out of range of all computers, iPhones, and internet next week (how glorious!) for a fun family trip up the mountain during Thanksgiving. I hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful Turkey (or tofu) day! Maybe it’s ‘tis the season, but I’ve had gratitude on my mind…a lot! I’ve been curlingContinue Reading “A Space for Thanksgiving”
I love fall. All the color! I live in Colorado, so the golden Aspen amaze me, with their fiery red and golden hues…sassy! All that color got me to thinking…. Importance. Goals. What makes your heart sing? What makes life meaningful. It is about being authentic. It is about taking up space. But whatContinue Reading “The Space of Color”
I must unplug for a while. It’s all just too much. Every day, I hold my breath before turning on the news. What will it be today? What image, what comment, what policy will knock me off my feet? Kick me in the gut? Remind me of the terror of living in this time? MyContinue Reading “A Space for Hope”
I want to write a novel. There, I’ve said it. It’s out in the world and not just in my heart or whispered to a few select friends and family. I recently read something by Maya Angelou that said after feeling overwhelmed by life, she contemplated what would really make her happy and fulfilled. AfterContinue Reading “A Space for Writing”
I found this letter that I wrote right after Obama was elected. Reading this, I felt hopeful, again, for a moment…among the shootings and hatred and sexual violence, I found a ray of hope within this letter. My prayer is that it will bring a moment of peace to you…as you continue to stretch intoContinue Reading “A Space for Empowerment”