American Minute for January 8th; The Battle of New Orleans
I think this is one of the most fascinating stories in American history and the whole think could have been avoided by one text message [which of course couldn't happen at the time]: Though the War of...
View ArticleSlow Down!
“Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” ~Socrates via We Are All Creative: Slow Down to Connect with Yourself | Tiny Buddha. Filed under: Quotes Tagged: art, Buddhism, Creativity, History, Parent,...
View ArticleHow people treat you…
“How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours.” Wayne Dyer via Today’s Quotes: You get treated how you TEACH people to treat you!. Filed under: Quotes Tagged: Arts, Author, Dalai Lama,...
View ArticleMy Creative Life: Brené Brown
Full story at: My Creative Life: Brené Brown | SusannahConway.com. Filed under: Lessons Tagged: Brené Brown, Brown, Colleges and Universities, Education, Rhode Island, TED, United States, University...
View ArticleYour Steak Is Getting More Antibiotics Than You Are
I focus on issues like this on my new blog at A Life of Quality if you’re interested in following that blog as well… Your Steak Is Getting More Antibiotics Than You Are | Greatist. Filed under: Just...
View ArticleThe Time of Your Life: More Time for What Really Matters to You
Tony Robbins writes: When it comes to managing time, most people focus on one question: What do I need to do? Focusing only on what it is you need to do, however, does not guarantee that you are...
View ArticleA wake up call…
My exercise miles over the past year… Like George Bush, I was too early to report ‘Mission Accomplished‘ back in September. By not being mindful around stretching before vigorous walking and biking I...
View ArticleTouching Peace by Thich Nhat Hanh
See on Scoop.it – Wholeheartedness Todd Lohenry‘s insight: Free download! Developing upon teachings on the art of mindful living begun in Being Peace, Thich Nhat Hanh shows the connection between inner...
View ArticleWhy ALL are equal in front of the law & an apology from one Christian
I find this post from Mastin Kipp thought provoking: My bottom line belief outside of my spiritual belief is that ALL Americans are equal under the Law. No matter what you believe from a religious...
View ArticleThere Is Nothing Missing…
Beautiful soul Jennifer Pastiloff shares: I feel like I’m about to write copy for an antidepressant commercial. Are you depressed? Trouble sleeping? Find you can’t focus? Find you’re feeling down when...
View ArticleIt’s about time…
Spring is my favorite time of year in Door County. Over the past 17 years, residents have engaged in a program to plant my favorite flower — daffodils — EVERYWHERE. 2.2 million to be exact. The days...
View ArticleI love Algoma, but…
…this is a little bit nuts! I was just checking the weather and there’s presently a 25 degree difference between Green Bay and Algoma… Click image to enlarge… That wouldn’t be so bad if the distance...
View ArticleBig Brother Is Watching: What Did You Expect?
Arthur Dobrin writes: We need to think harder about why privacy is important, what we mean by privacy, assess the various trade-offs and create public policies that reflect our values regarding the...
View ArticleThe Difference Between Dreaming and Having Vision
“He was a dreamer, a thinker, a speculative philosopher… or, as his wife would have it, an idiot.” ~Douglas Adams Filed under: Quotes Tagged: Adventure, Douglas Adams, Games, Graphical Adventures,...
View ArticleI really loved my old website design…
…but while it was responsive it did not have custom posts, hence, back to the old look. Click the image for things to think about when choosing a theme… Filed under: Blogging tips Tagged: art,...
View Article10 Reasons to Start Today
Craig Harper writes: 1. You’ll never have more time than you do right now. 2. Most people procrastinate because of fear, not logic or reason. 3. Unused potential is wasted potential. 4. Planning,...
View ArticleI love being a freelancer in the summer…
As soon as I click publish, I’ll skip a shower, but on 4 pieces of light clothing, gather my gear and get on my bike for the 3.3 mile ride to work. Once I get there, I’ll meditate, do a little yoga and...
View ArticleAmerican Minute for August 1st
Bill Federer writes: “There she blows!” cried the lookout, sighting Moby Dick. Captain Ahab, driven by revenge, sailed the seas to capture this great white whale, who had bitten off his leg in a...
View ArticleTrusting your basic goodness…
Tara Brach writes: Einstein says the most important question we will ever ask ourselves is, “Is this universe a friendly place.” Do we trust that there is something essentially benevolent or good about...
View ArticleRemembering Love
Remembering Love (from IMCW Spring Retreat) – The habit of self-judgment not only causes emotional pain, it creates a trance that obscures the purity and vastness of our Being. This talk explores how...
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