The Hidden Messages in Signs

December 6, 2011

I believe each of our worlds are filled with signs – signs that we can either notice and embrace, or, as is all too often the case, ignore because by acknowledging them we would be taken out of our comfort zones.  With my life, I ignored the signs for years.  As a result, my life […]

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The Sun Follows the Storm

November 22, 2011

Last night I experienced my first Texas thunderstorm.  I grew up with Wisconsin thunderstorms.  Some of my favorite childhood memories involve sitting in the garage with my dad watching sheet after sheet of rain barrel down the street.  We’d sit in folding chairs and listen to the thunder while watching the lightning brighten the sky.  […]

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Route 66 – A Road Like No Other

November 1, 2011

Route 66 was one of the original U.S. highways, originally running from Chicago to Los Angeles. Driving Route 66 embodies the spirit of Americana. It’s a trip back in time, combined with plenty of rural kitsch. People plan entire road trip vacations along Route 66. It seems to carry with it a certain romantic nostalgia. […]

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One Year Later

October 16, 2011

One year ago today I began my epic road trip.  Little did I know my life would be changed forever. One year ago today I plastered a decade old Post-it Note to Princess’ dashboard with duct tape.  The Post-it Note read “I Welcome Change.”  I stared at these words realizing I had been seeking change […]

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The Huffington Post: Country Music At An Unexpected Desert Oasis

September 27, 2011

Imagine driving through the parched Arizona desert, seeing no sign of human life for miles upon miles. Suddenly you encounter an RV park filled with senior citizens who are former Country Music Swing Hall of Famers. This is exactly what happened to me.  They fed me, let me sleep in a camper, and let me […]

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Smile and Ignite Your Light

August 22, 2011

Every single person has the capacity to light up a room.  It doesn’t matter what your size, shape, color, age or gender. If you own your light, people will notice.  Even thinking about a child’s laughter can bring a rush of happiness bubbling to the surface.  Now think what your smile can do.  Walk up […]

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Space Food is My Muse

August 12, 2011

I found myself in Houston again this week for a meeting at NASA.   Being there on business was every bit as exhilarating as when I was given a private tour last month.  This time around I hit the gift shop and left with a bag of “Astronaut Food” which consists of packets of ice-cream and […]

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Reason, Season, or Lifetime?

August 7, 2011

I’ve long been confused by the saying that people come into one’s life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. To me, it actually makes more sense to say that every single person comes into one’s life for a reason, yet some of those people hang around for a season and others for a […]

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The Huffington Post: Houston Yard Art – Beer Cans, Fake Flowers & Wacky Nonsensical Sculptures

July 17, 2011

The eclectic and quirky Houston art scene took me by surprise.  Houstonians have taken their love of art to an entirely new level with private home yard art.  Read about the yard art gems and disasters I’ve stumbled upon in my most recent piece in the Huffington Post:   Houston Yard Art: Beer Cans, Fake Flowers […]

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Live Outside of the Box & Achieve Personal Greatness

July 2, 2011

I’ve always lived in the box. The box felt safe. Why? Because most other people are in the box too. I’ve always wanted to be liked by everyone, and by making certain that I wasn’t too different than anyone else I felt I was one step closer to that impossible feat. I’ve tried to fool […]

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