Writing practice today comes to you from one of our local pubs. It is one of the hottest days this year and we humans are already out in celebratory force intercepting sought after seats in beer gardens and cafes across London. 258 more words
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When things don't go your way {and what you can do}
Sometimes the day just doesn’t unfold in the way that you wanted or expected it to. Today, for example, I had these grand visions of putting the finishing touches on an outdoor program I’ve been wanting to launch for WEEKS in June. 393 more words

Gratitude Instead of Grievance
Celebrate the blessings in your life and let go of the perceived wrongs. At the deepest level, everything is a blessing, and those who challenge your identity or cause you pain play their role in your life too. 699 more words

Favorite Things
Sing along…
Raindrops on roses And whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things… 501 more words
Blake
Video today. Words are hard to find at times like this. And, I forgot to mention, probably because it’s too hard, his mum and brother. Watching their grief makes you appreciate the loved ones you do have. 18 more words

Under the umbrella
The basic umbrella or parasol was invented more than 4000 years ago, in ancient Egypt, Assyria, Greece and China. The umbrella was first designed to provide shade from the sun and the parasol usually protects from the rain. 103 more words

What a Treat
Today, as I was dropping off TB at his fancy pants orchestra rehearsal, I saw one of my former students. Naturally I extended my arm out the driver’s side window to wave as I hollered his name. 419 more words