Day 7 – May 29th, 2017 WELCOME TO THE CONTINUING OBSERVATIONS THAT FOLLOW THE DISCUSSIONS SESSIONS BETWEEN MYSELF AND MY MENTOR, BEREL M. WEINER FOR OUR BOOK PROJECT TENTATIVELY CALLED: “THE LADDER OF AWARENESS: THE PROCESS OF BEING YOUR TRUTH.” THESE ARE MY THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS FOLLOWING EACH SESSION AND HAVE ALREADY BEGUN TO CHANGE … Continue reading The 7th Step on The Ladder of Awareness
Where I live
I’d sit at my desk My black cork bulletin board covered with dated notes I found impossible to remember I’d sit in my easy chair My natural white pine bookshelves adorned with living volumes I found endlessly enthusiastic. I’d sit on my carpet My fish filled aquarium surrounded with fingerprinted glass, I found watching me. … Continue reading Where I live
The Renaissance Soul by M. Lobenstine (Monday’s Movers)
The Renaissance Soul: Life Design for People with Too Many Passions to Pick Just One by Margaret Lobenstine I can't begin to describe the blessing of having found and read this book. On this journey of self-discovery, we are taking it has leaped me forward in ways I newly realize daily. It is written with love, … Continue reading The Renaissance Soul by M. Lobenstine (Monday’s Movers)
These Are The People In My Neighbourhood – Say Hello To Berel M. Weiner
I am overjoyed to speak to you today about Acappella & barbershop, by way of my dear friend, Berel Weiner, President Island City Chorus and the passionate base of his quartet & chorus. Let me start with paraphrasing Berel’s vision for this joyful musical experience. I only tweaked the words, a little. wink, wink The … Continue reading These Are The People In My Neighbourhood – Say Hello To Berel M. Weiner
Fun Photos for Friday (The Garden…so far this year. Part One)
All the fussing and tending is starting to pay off. For years I've been trimming old plants and hoping the flowers would come back. Adding new shrubs and praying for them to grow like the pictures that inspired me to pick them. Well, here are a few of my early successes and it's still Spring. The New … Continue reading Fun Photos for Friday (The Garden…so far this year. Part One)
The 6th Step on The Ladder of Awareness
Welcome to the continuing observations that follow the discussions sessions between myself and my mentor, Berel M. Weiner for our book project tentatively called: “The Ladder of Awareness: The Process of Being Your Truth.” These are my thoughts and feelings following each session and have already begun to change with each new week of discussion. … Continue reading The 6th Step on The Ladder of Awareness
Old News
If the news isn’t the news anymore What do you call it? The names change, but The actions are always the same. Isn’t that plagiarism? This one dies That one dies It gets in the news And everybody sues. When did they decide to place The obituaries on the front page of the newspaper? The … Continue reading Old News
Originals by Adam Grant (Monday’s Movers)
Originals - How Non-Conformists Move The World by Adam Grant Man, was this ever an interesting read. I'm going to have to read it again. Focusing on what kept imprints drive habits that allow us to thrive or stagnate, how to recognize them, and overcome them. As a student. And the teacher of creativity, … Continue reading Originals by Adam Grant (Monday’s Movers)
Fun Photos for Friday (Taos – There’s Something In The Light)
I have a To Do List on my desktop that loves to taunt me with the points I haven't prioritized. Recently, I've decided to take some of the more taxing tasks off the list by getting them done in increments. Sorting and editing my photos is one of these massive jobs. A few weeks ago, … Continue reading Fun Photos for Friday (Taos – There’s Something In The Light)
The 5th Step on The Ladder of Awareness
WELCOME TO THE CONTINUING OBSERVATIONS THAT FOLLOW THE DISCUSSIONS SESSIONS BETWEEN MYSELF AND MY MENTOR, BEREL M. WEINER FOR OUR BOOK PROJECT TENTATIVELY CALLED: “THE LADDER OF AWARENESS: THE PROCESS OF BEING YOUR TRUTH.” THESE ARE MY THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS FOLLOWING EACH SESSION AND HAVE ALREADY BEGUN TO CHANGE WITH EACH NEW WEEK OF DISCUSSION. … Continue reading The 5th Step on The Ladder of Awareness
The New Renaissance Mindset 