I had a great blog post idea last night, at the cusp of slumber. I was perfectly comfortable, did not want to move, so I repeated the idea in my head to brand it on the memory part of my brain. “You WILL forget,” was a warning from some deep inner voice. Wisdom, no doubt. Not this time, said my ego who thinks I am a super rememberer of all things important. So I repeated…what was it again? Did it have to do with buttons? Or half of something? Or the double meaning of some word? Maybe I should have put the thought to a tune, like Paul McCartney’s famous “Scrambed Eggs” for Yesterday. Surely then I’d remember.
This is a sidebar from “Watch Your Language.” When you have an idea, honor it by putting pen to paper or fingers to keyboard so it won’t fly away in the midst of crazy, frenetic dreams about everything except that thing you swore you’d remember. My sweet sister (Hi Nank!) asked me today if I was bringing a beautiful journal she’d sent me to a writers’ camp. Of course, I said. I will. I need it next to my bed for the next flash of inspiration that hits just before I drop off to sleep. I’ll watch my language and honor inspiration. I’ll write it down. I won’t forget.
Exploring Up Close…
I recently went exploring with two of our granddaughters. We donned safari hats, carried tote bags with snacks and a magnifying glass tucked into one pocket. I love that our new home came with a green space across the street, something I missed in our townhome that we moved from last year. You forget how…
Quote of the Week…
“Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” Zig Ziglar, 1926- 2012
My Easter Basket…
Happy Easter Monday, the second day of Easter Week which is sometimes called the Octave of Easter; eight days spanning from Easter Sunday to “Bright” Sunday. In the Christian tradition, the miracle of Christ’s resurrection is the most holy of celebrations. Easter stands for rebirth and renewal, perfectly coinciding with the bright green promise of…
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