by admin | Feb 7, 2013 | Blog, Eclectic Living, Uncategorized
The world is filled with extremely talented women. My sister-in-law Keller Easterling is an architect, urbanist and writer who is also a professor, designer and master seamstress. Some months back a woman in my hospice walking group was telling me about a local woman...
by admin | Jan 3, 2013 | Blog, Eclectic Living, Uncategorized
Work is one of the most commonly accepted concepts we subscribe to. What does that mean? To me it means the majority of us believe work is a worthwhile endeavor, one that helps us build the lives we want and one that gives our lives some sort of meaning and ourselves...
by admin | Nov 21, 2012 | Blog, Eclectic Living, Uncategorized
What if we were all the children of God And God like any good parent would know not all children learn their lessons the same way Some learn through listening, others through writing Some through thinking and others through doing What if all of the world’s religions...
by admin | Sep 18, 2012 | Blog, Eclectic Living, Uncategorized
Four years ago, my husband Richard (Professor Nutbrown) and I watched with great interest as Barack Obama ran for President. This was a historical moment. Richard became an adult in the 1960’s witnessing the civil rights movement and when I started public school there...
by admin | Aug 1, 2012 | Blog, Eclectic Living, Uncategorized
Falling in love with an Irishman is an easy thing to do. That nonchalant relaxed manner puts everyone at ease. The sparkle in the eyes makes you laugh, waiting and wanting to see what’s coming next, and perhaps a bit wary in a good way (What are you up to? What are...
by admin | Mar 25, 2012 | A wee bit of a rant, Blog, Uncategorized, Women and Politics
There is a great book by Gina Barreca on women’s strategic use of humour: “They used to call Snow White but… I drifted”. Among other interesting tidbits in this book is the fact that television was at the time (1990’s) showcasing smart women and that women viewers...
