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Word of the Day

Sunday, November 28, 2010

namaste

\ NUHM-uh-stey \ , noun;

1.

A conventional Hindu expression on meeting or parting, used by the speaker usually while holding thepalms together vertically in front of the bosom.

Giving Thanks

In the words of a great woman, "where it all begins"

Lending artistry to more domestic endeavors....

Handmade turkey themed pumpkin pie made by HRS

Turkey place markers made by my wonderfully creative niece Violet

The Alf pumpkin by Hannah Scott

(freehand)

Check Out Those Chops

Mutton or meat, no matter.

What's Up?

As I headed off to work this morning, I was pleasantly surprised by an old favorite tune that came across the airwaves: "What's Up" by 4 Non Blondes. As I belted out the verses, I began to realize that the song that always reminded me of my childhood was now speaking to the right here right now me. I am now the age that Lisa Perry was signing about, that in between, reaching for more, somehow feeling like you haven't made it where you're going. I'm at the age where I am starting to feel old, yet I know I'm young, caught in between, questioning myself, feeling a little peculiar, searching for that destination. But what is the destination? Is it success? And if it is, how do we measure it? Is it how many people know our names or recognize our work? Is it the size of our house, the cushion in our wallet, or the car in the garage? I once met a man named Ned while pumping gas at 3:00 am. He told me that truth, uprightness, and purity are the secrets to life's success. I think he was onto something.

Reaching for a Dream

Following the call