May 2016

  • I am listening to "A Mother's Reckoning – Living In the Aftermath of Tragedy" by Sue Klebold.  The foreword is by Andrew Solomon. It is not the book I thought it would be.  It is a book of acceptance and… Continue reading

  • On my path!

    Three and a half years ago WIND began. Well actually it happened when I met An-gel.  I was introduced to her by Tom Rosemurgy.   The three of us met a few times and shared ideas between the victim, the courts… Continue reading

  • Potential of who I am.

    In "Trust" by Iyanla Vanzant, there is a segment on "Owning Yourself". Just the idea, that we don't own ourselves seems odd. If we don't own ourselves, who does? Iyanla writes, "Once we understand that the voices in our heads… Continue reading

  • I am Now!

    Life's journey is quite remarkable if you stay with the flow of what is; it is ever changing and oh, the places you will go…and new friends will you meet.  There were 6 in our group who Hiked over Brockway… Continue reading

  • Changing My Legacy

    Today I overheard a very derisive chuckle, a snide jeering about a 'pervert'.  And, it wasn't so much the messenger; but the personal affront I felt.  It wasn't about my father; but it could have been. As I stood there,… Continue reading

  • Quality of Life

    "The Mind will determine the quality of life" author unknown. This simple statement is extremely profound.   We often assume that there are outside sources that dictate the value of our lives; but having a healthy free open mind is… Continue reading

  • Born to be!

      I want to celebrate the mothers who do the right thing; not the easy thing.  I want to honor those whose mothering roles has been very costly; in pain, in courage and pure strength to go on. Mothers who forego… Continue reading

  • New Directions!

    Some nights you can truly feel the WIND beneath your wings.  Its energy feels like inspiration and enthusiasm, oh and courage.  The support comes in smiles, nods of understanding, and intent listening faces.  Surrounded by Art and those willing to… Continue reading

  • Who I am.

    One of the books by my nightstand is "Trust" by Iyanla Vanzant So far I have highlighted many sentences. "Trust is a function of choice" I love this.  I also believe, that when we literally allow ourselves the freedom of… Continue reading