Today.

Thomas Moore : To live ordinary life artfully is to have this sensibility about the things in daily life, to live more intuitively and to be willing to surrender a measure of our rationality and control in return for gifts of the soul.

Tell it.

Once again I am enchanted by the possibilities of stories to be told.
My story + possibilities + the past + the future = me!

Write You a Blog Today.

TODAY: Thomas Moore : To live ordinary life artfully is to have this sensibility about the things in daily life, to live more intuitively and to be willing to surrender a measure of our rationality and control in return for gifts of the soul.

Whale With a polka Dot Tale.

So we are totally in the midst of our Ocean Unit...Down By the Bay Baby...

Share Joy.

If A Dog Were Your Teacher
Author Unknown

If a dog were your teacher
These are some of the lessons you might learn...

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face
to be pure ecstasy

When it's in your best interest
practice obedience
Let others know when they've invaded your territory
Take naps and stretch before rising
Run romp and play daily

Thrive on attention and let people touch you
Avoid biting, when a simple growl will do
On warm days stop to lie on your back on the grass
On hot days drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree
When you're happy dance around and wag your entire body

No matter how often you're scolded
don't buy into the guilt thing and pout
run right back and make friends

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm
Stop when you have had enough
Be loyal
Never pretend to be something you're not

If what you want lies buried
dig until you find it
When someone is having a bad day
be silent .....
...sit close by.

...and nuzzle them gently.

Bulletproof Positive.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe : If we examine every stage of our lives, we find that from our first breath to our last we are under the constraint of circumstances. And yet we still possess the greatest of all freedoms, the power of developing our innermost selves in harmony with the moral order of the universe, and so winning peace of heart whatever obstacles we meet.

Artwork is by Kal Barteski.

Sweet Like Candy.

Things will be BRIEF around here this week. Lots to do - and that includes spending time writing papers+ washing laundry + getting my hair cut + highlighted + plus spending quality time with my Lily Belle. I think I suck at this mom thing!

Sweet Like Candy. GO!

Autism Awareness.

Just a quick note to let you know that today is World Autism Awareness Day. You can read more about the happenings and media events by checking out this link.

You Better Believe.

Laugh It Out.

If THAT doesn't make you laugh... well, then your heart is cold, hard stone and you simply can't be helped. (Video via Penelope's blog.)