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It’s Mother’s Day and I’m lucky – I have a Mom who cares.  Some people don’t have it this way.  Whether by circumstance, intention or luck of the draw, theirs isn’t/wasn’t the Hallmark kind of Mom.  And it must be tough to hear all about that wonderful, unconditional acceptance when you’ve never experienced it.  I believe though that all of us have someone out there who thinks we’re special.  It may be a friend, lover, brother, daughter who loves us for who we are. …

Rita Pierson*, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, “They don't pay me to like the kids.” Her response: “Kids don't learn from people they don’t like.’”  A blunt but true message about the authenticity of children that also rings true of adults who have re-claimed their genuineness.  When you have the courage to step into yourself, you lose the desire and need to hang out with people who rub you the wrong way even though they may be influential,…

Most of us have dreams we want to fulfill.  Once discovered and defined, we go after them.  Where challenges have arisen for me, is in the execution – the rollout if you like – of “how” I’m getting to said destination.  I plan what steps I should take and proceed accordingly.  When things are not unfolding as I think they should, frustration and disappointment result.  Main tip here?  Forget about the “how” and let the flow of circumstances and people that enter…

I went to the opera last night – something I’m not a fan of, not into, but my mom was in town and is an opera buff so we went to Barber of Seville. Guess what?  It was funny, entertaining and Rossini’s music is easy on the ears.  I may even go see another performance…  Interesting to move from, “I don’t like” and “I’d never do that”, to “I’d like to try that again.”  Makes me wonder what else I’ve missed enjoying  because “It’s not for me.”  Time to break the mold,…