Every once and a while, I have a peculiar feeling. You know the one - when you can't shake the sensation that someone is watching you. Usually, it's scary. Usually, you feel exposed and alert and vulnerable. However, that sensation, or at least the thought of that sensation, can have a positive impact in the way we interact with our world and the ripples we send out to the world. Bear with me for a moment. Pandora to the rescue I enjoy a wide repertoire of music – from opera to metal to folk and everything in between (except country – unless it’s Garth or from the soundtrack to Hope Floats. Don’t judge). Every night before bed I listen to my Pandora Thumbprint station, in which Continue Reading
Precious and Rare: My Take on the 2017 Total Eclipse
August 21st marked the first time in decades a total eclipse of our star was visible across the United States from coast to coast. The path of totality was narrow (70 miles), and I could have traveled 3 hours north to see it, but I chose to stay home. I also forgot to pick up eclipse glasses, so I went to bed the night before with no hope of witnessing the eclipse, which peaked at 93% in my area, other than through a pinhole projector or on television. The day arrived cloudily and stayed that way. As the time of the eclipse approached, I watched coverage on TV and took note as the light outside dimmed more and more. Taking a quick peek out the window at about 10 minutes to maximum Continue Reading
Let’s All Have a More Loving New Year
I have many wishes for you, goals for me, and dreams for Show More Love. One area I think we should all work toward is having a more loving new year. To help me remember this resolution, I whipped up this little poem on New Year's Eve, printed it out, and hung it on the wall above my desk. I thought I'd share it with you! 'Twas the week after Christmas Here's to each of us working hard to have a more loving new year! Show more love. Grow more love. ♥ Teresa Continue Reading