This last weekend, I experienced a baby shower in honor of William and Adriana Holt's twins, whose debut is imminent; and the next day was a celebration of the life of Darcy Young- Nutter.  Someone asked me if we should cancel the baby shower out of respect for Darcy. I thought about it for a... Learn More

Darcy, Darcy, Fancy Lady … yeah, you knew how to spiff things up so they came out fancy and elegant!  Whether you were creating 'wearable art' or mystical pictures or ethereal portraits, you were in a class all your own. I watched you bring magic to your homes, your loved ones and those of us... Learn More

Bored – dictionary definition (mac computer) – feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity. Dr. Brad Brown's definition (delivered during a training to someone who was acting bored):  giving the finger to God; refusing to engage in the moment that is on offer – a moment in which there... Learn More

This morning I had one of those conversations that reminded me of an issue that has been and can be a problem for me, if I'm not awake. I was skyping with Belynda Petrie, CEO of One World, an organization in South Africa that is devoted to sustainability. Belynda is a woman who has a... Learn More

Naphtali Mandelberg (South Africa) and I had an exchange recently about 'shame" – the use and misuse of it in the human psyche.  It seems to me that shame has two distinct qualities – one reconfirms the truth and reclaims our innate goodness. The other reconfirms our belief in our unworthiness and sinks us lower... Learn More

    If I don’t love myself, I’m dependent on you to do it for me.  Do you really want that job?   Guidelines to Love – KBB