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Patty Mayeux Blog

a Blog about Writing, Wandering and Wondering

  • Divots…

    Divots are holes dug into a perfect green field by an overzealous or misdirected swing. Golfers merely replace the detached lump, stomp it into the earth and call it good. How do we react when we goof up and ruin the perceived perfection of a pristine life? Pristine and perfection are ideals, not to be…

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    January 22, 2024
    Confidence, Creativity, ELAN Blog, Encouragement, Gratitude, Inspiration, Learning, Monday, Writing
    ELAN, Encouragement, Inspiration, Love Yourself, Writing
  • 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…

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    April 13, 2026
    About Me, Abundance, Attitude, Creativity, ELAN Blog, Encouragement, Gratitude, Inspiration, Journey, Learning, Love Others, Love Yourself, Monday, Writing
    ELAN, Encouragement, Inspiration, Writing
  • 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

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    April 10, 2026
    Abundance, Attitude, ELAN Blog, Encouragement, Friday, Generosity, Gratitude, Happiness, Inspiration, Love Others, Love Yourself, Quotes, Wondering
    ELAN, Encouragement, Friday, Inspiration, Wondering
  • 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…

    PattyMayeuxBlog

    April 6, 2026
    About Me, Abundance, Attitude, ELAN Blog, Encouragement, faith, Gratitude, Happiness, Holiday, Inspiration, Journey, Love, Love Others, Monday, Tradition, Writing
    ELAN, Encouragement, Inspiration, Writing
  • Quote of the Week…

    “You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” Mark Twain, 1835 – 1910

    PattyMayeuxBlog

    April 3, 2026
    Abundance, Attitude, Creativity, ELAN Blog, Encouragement, Friday, Inspiration, Journey, Quotes, Wondering
    ELAN, Encouragement, Friday, Inspiration, Wondering
  • Chasing Dreams…

    I’ve been hanging out in Limbo Land lately as I grapple with redefining goals. I wonder if I’ve been chasing a one-dimensional, even tainted dream. Who decided that the only success for a life dedicated to writing includes a big publishing deal? More importantly, why did I buy into it? The creative act, in and…

    PattyMayeuxBlog

    March 30, 2026
    About Me, Abundance, Attitude, Confidence, Creativity, ELAN Blog, Encouragement, faith, Gratitude, Inspiration, Journey, Learning, Love Yourself, Monday, Writing
    ELAN, Encouragement, Inspiration, Love Yourself, My writing journey, Writing
  • Quote of the Week…

    “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” Helen Keller, 1880 – 1968

    PattyMayeuxBlog

    March 27, 2026
    Abundance, Attitude, Creativity, ELAN Blog, Encouragement, Friday, Gratitude, Happiness, Inspiration, Love, Quotes, Wondering
    ELAN, Encouragement, Friday, Inspiration, Wondering
  • The Everlasting Mani-Pedi…

    A funny thing happened on the way to the salon. While on a recent trip, I had set aside some money to treat myself to a much-needed mani-pedi. I never made it that far. A member of our travel group shared her experience of visiting the biggest slum in Kenya called Kibera. She stepped beyond…

    PattyMayeuxBlog

    March 23, 2026
    About Me, Abundance, ELAN Blog, Encouragement, Generosity, Gratitude, Inspiration, Journey, Love, Love Others, Monday, Writing
    ELAN, Encouragement, Inspiration, Writing
  • Quote of the Week…

    “Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that’s creativity.” Charles Mingus, 1922 – 1979

    PattyMayeuxBlog

    March 20, 2026
    Attitude, Confidence, Creativity, ELAN Blog, Encouragement, Friday, Inspiration, Journey, Learning, Quotes, Wondering
    ELAN, Encouragement, Friday, Inspiration, Wondering
  • Borrowing Trouble…

    I do this thing where I cast worry upon a future event. Can you relate? We worry about what might happen. Might. Probably not. Why borrow trouble and waste mental energy on a non-event? Such thoughts return me to The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. He tells of his intense spiritual awakening after which he felt…

    PattyMayeuxBlog

    March 16, 2026
    About Me, Abundance, Attitude, Confidence, ELAN Blog, Encouragement, faith, Gratitude, Inspiration, Journey, Monday, Peace, Writing
    ELAN, Encouragement, Inspiration
  • Quote of the Week…

    “If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness and fears.” Cesare Pavese, Italian poet, 1908 – 1950

    PattyMayeuxBlog

    March 13, 2026
    Abundance, Attitude, Confidence, Creativity, ELAN Blog, Encouragement, Friday, Gratitude, Happiness, Inspiration, Journey, Love Yourself, Peace, Quotes, Thanks, Wondering
    ELAN, Encouragement, Friday, Inspiration, Love Yourself, Wondering
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