Years ago when I was a sign language interpreter for the Kindred School District one of the students gave me a little gift book filled with quotes at the end of the school year. I still have that little book which is kind of amazing since it was given to me in May 1999 (it [...]
Tag: Joy
Mr. Cole’s got flair!
Cheyenne went to Moorhead Middle School Orchestra Camp last week. For those in the area I would recommend this week-long day camp as it is fairly inexpensive (under $100) and incorporates a number of non-music activities as well that break up the days and allow the kids to get to know each other better. The camp [...]
The earth laughs in flowers…
Emerson once said that the earth laughs in flowers. I agree. There is a joy evident in flowers that makes the heart light - like laughter. For years, I have had a re-occuring dream in which I am living back in my childhood home and the backyard is completely filled with flowers and shrubs that come [...]
On an up note…
Well, the semi-reticent camper has returned from her first International Music Camp (IMC) experience with a glowing review. Already she has decided that she wants to return next year (quite a big change for the girl who hesitated getting out of the car a week ago Sunday). She has been talking almost non-stop about camp since [...]
Framing happiness…
I have found that if you look for joy and laughter as you travel about your world, you are likely to find it. I look for those things because they make me happy. I think sometimes we forget the power we have over the state of our happiness - we frame our own experiences in the world; [...]
Where should I deliver the thesaurus?
I love the weather folks - not in a marry you, have your children, put you in my will kind of way - more in a I appreciate your efforts, know you work hard to bring us accurate information and recognize that sometimes the weather news is just not palatable but you have to report [...]
From me and mine to you and yours…
WARNING- this blog contains a holiday wish from me and mine to you and yours - stop here and retreat if you were hoping to Bah Humbug your way through December 25th. You have come to the wrong place if you are aspiring to diminish the joyous voices of the Whos in Whoville - we [...]
THE NEW FORTY 