Today I am grateful for:
My visit with Jim and Sherry- laughing a old Saturday Night Live skits
Snow, Snow, Snow
Sunshine on snow, needing sunglasses in the snow
A long car ride and time for slow, easy conversation with Shanan
Michele and Craig for loving Washington as much as I do
Google dreams
Dreaming about a trip to Washington with girlfriends
Dinner at the Whitney
My new little black silk dress and shiny shoes for said dinner
Doing the Time Warp again
Finishing another year with new dreams and no regrets
The anouncement of another Womyn's Camp
Hearing over and over about womyn living the dreams set at camp 2007
Internet shopping
Gift wrapping and how wonderful the tree looks when the gifts start piling up
Blessing of every concievable form that make up my life
Each and every one of you that I love from the bottom of my heart even if we don't talk or visit as much as we would like.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Smiles
This morning I am grateful for:
Calling my sister to make sure that everyone in Seattle is surviving the terrible weather
Sam walking on his foot this morning with minimal pain- kids heal so fast
A full holiday schedule and the excitement of spending time with old friends
Hosting Scott's staff party on Saturday- hearing the excitement when I stopped in there yesterday.
Having Levi over for dinner last night
Offically booking China and tickets for the Olympic Closing Ceremonies
Booking a family cruise in November 2008 to jointly celebrate Scott's 50th birthday, his parent's 50th anniversary and his sister's 25th anniversary.
Manifesting my true love... travel to anywhere and everywhere
Being very OK with cancelling our annual lake trip because Lisa and Jason's baby is due that week.
Another grandchild in the family. I am predicting another girl
Having a complete and total meltdown on Saturday but being able to laugh about it now.
Medication for my chronic migraines that works
Chocolate peanut clusters, chocolate covered raisins, chocolate bars, chocolate brownies......
Good, strong, free trade coffee to drink with above mentioned items
You, my dear friends, you
Calling my sister to make sure that everyone in Seattle is surviving the terrible weather
Sam walking on his foot this morning with minimal pain- kids heal so fast
A full holiday schedule and the excitement of spending time with old friends
Hosting Scott's staff party on Saturday- hearing the excitement when I stopped in there yesterday.
Having Levi over for dinner last night
Offically booking China and tickets for the Olympic Closing Ceremonies
Booking a family cruise in November 2008 to jointly celebrate Scott's 50th birthday, his parent's 50th anniversary and his sister's 25th anniversary.
Manifesting my true love... travel to anywhere and everywhere
Being very OK with cancelling our annual lake trip because Lisa and Jason's baby is due that week.
Another grandchild in the family. I am predicting another girl
Having a complete and total meltdown on Saturday but being able to laugh about it now.
Medication for my chronic migraines that works
Chocolate peanut clusters, chocolate covered raisins, chocolate bars, chocolate brownies......
Good, strong, free trade coffee to drink with above mentioned items
You, my dear friends, you
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Today
Today I am grateful for:
Letting what ever I get finished today be enough
Focusing on taking care of Sam this morning ( he had surgery on his foot)
Going to Ida to sell cookies this afternoon
Feeling over my lingering flu bug
The smell of cookies baking
Snow in the forcast
Plans to stay inside tomorrow and build a fire
People's trust in me
Amy's kindness in picking up and delivering wreaths I ordered
Chocolate chip cookie smiles
Hugs and kisses
Kari
Letting what ever I get finished today be enough
Focusing on taking care of Sam this morning ( he had surgery on his foot)
Going to Ida to sell cookies this afternoon
Feeling over my lingering flu bug
The smell of cookies baking
Snow in the forcast
Plans to stay inside tomorrow and build a fire
People's trust in me
Amy's kindness in picking up and delivering wreaths I ordered
Chocolate chip cookie smiles
Hugs and kisses
Kari
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Friends
Today I am grateful for:
A resurgence of glogs!!!!! I didn't realize how much I missed them.
The wonderful news from Kim and Jeff. What a beautiful bride Kim will be.
Christmas shopping on line.
Reading Leo's description of his new home and realizing how much I love my home, especially when the Christmas decorations are up.
Losing myself in a great novel
Spontaneous laughter and just being silly with Sam
Snow tonight, maybe
My sister Kail coming to Detroit on a work assignment for the whole month on January
Word that plans for Womyn's Camp II are beginning to develop.
The Soroptimist Club and doing community volunteer work
Learning more about myself everyday
You, you, you
A resurgence of glogs!!!!! I didn't realize how much I missed them.
The wonderful news from Kim and Jeff. What a beautiful bride Kim will be.
Christmas shopping on line.
Reading Leo's description of his new home and realizing how much I love my home, especially when the Christmas decorations are up.
Losing myself in a great novel
Spontaneous laughter and just being silly with Sam
Snow tonight, maybe
My sister Kail coming to Detroit on a work assignment for the whole month on January
Word that plans for Womyn's Camp II are beginning to develop.
The Soroptimist Club and doing community volunteer work
Learning more about myself everyday
You, you, you
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Re-Connection
Hello Everyone- This glog is my re-start on my re-committment to a daily glog. I am sorry to see that the last time I posted was Sept 14th. Where do the days go when I slip into that zone of day to day existance?
Today I am grateful for:
A wonderful family Thanksgiving with all 5 of our yours, mine and ours, children together plus one wonderful 5 year old grandaughter. All of us going to the parade in Detroit on Thanksgiving Day.
Having Levi spend Thanksgiving with us and knowing he is ok.
Finding out that Lisa and Jason are expecting a baby in July. They have done such a wonderful job of turning their lives around.
Taking Hayley to Build a Bear Workshop on Saturday.
Remembering all the little girl things I used to do with Taylor.
Getting into the Christmas spirit as I put my decorations up and look forward to hosting Scott's staff party.
Holiday Road Trips
Quiet mornings with hot coffee and time to focus on creating my day.
Chocolate fudge cake with raspberry filling.
You, You, You
Hugs and more hugs
Today I am grateful for:
A wonderful family Thanksgiving with all 5 of our yours, mine and ours, children together plus one wonderful 5 year old grandaughter. All of us going to the parade in Detroit on Thanksgiving Day.
Having Levi spend Thanksgiving with us and knowing he is ok.
Finding out that Lisa and Jason are expecting a baby in July. They have done such a wonderful job of turning their lives around.
Taking Hayley to Build a Bear Workshop on Saturday.
Remembering all the little girl things I used to do with Taylor.
Getting into the Christmas spirit as I put my decorations up and look forward to hosting Scott's staff party.
Holiday Road Trips
Quiet mornings with hot coffee and time to focus on creating my day.
Chocolate fudge cake with raspberry filling.
You, You, You
Hugs and more hugs
Friday, September 14, 2007
Realizations
This morning I am grateful for:
The Tomorrow's Child Baby walk. Thank you so much to those of you that showed up to walk and those of you that made donations. Ian and Isabella will always be remembered and now through us they can help other families.
Running into a woman at the walk that I worked with in 1988, the year that Ian was born and passed away. I hadn't seen her in years. It felt good to be there with someone that had known him and held him. In so many ways that time in my life feels like a previous life.
Two days with time to re-group and re-evaluate
Realizing that I am totally over scheduled and need to make some decisions about cutting back on my committments
The Utah trip being cancelled due to Levi's court case getting handled out of court by the attorney in Utah. He is free and clear.
People who do thier jobs with skill and compassion
Cool crisp fall weather
My Mom and stepdad being here for a week. I really like having them around and wish they could visit more often.
Taylor visiting when her Grandma was here.
Playing games with Mom and Taylor. We love games and have trouble getting others to join in.
When the three of us are together we always have enough people to play.
Playing cribbage with Mom. She kicked my a--.
Having so many wonderful friends
Hugs
Kari
The Tomorrow's Child Baby walk. Thank you so much to those of you that showed up to walk and those of you that made donations. Ian and Isabella will always be remembered and now through us they can help other families.
Running into a woman at the walk that I worked with in 1988, the year that Ian was born and passed away. I hadn't seen her in years. It felt good to be there with someone that had known him and held him. In so many ways that time in my life feels like a previous life.
Two days with time to re-group and re-evaluate
Realizing that I am totally over scheduled and need to make some decisions about cutting back on my committments
The Utah trip being cancelled due to Levi's court case getting handled out of court by the attorney in Utah. He is free and clear.
People who do thier jobs with skill and compassion
Cool crisp fall weather
My Mom and stepdad being here for a week. I really like having them around and wish they could visit more often.
Taylor visiting when her Grandma was here.
Playing games with Mom and Taylor. We love games and have trouble getting others to join in.
When the three of us are together we always have enough people to play.
Playing cribbage with Mom. She kicked my a--.
Having so many wonderful friends
Hugs
Kari
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Happy Thought for September 4, 2007
You can love someone completely and still be glad when they have to
be away for a while. Solitude is such a necessary and powerful thing.
be away for a while. Solitude is such a necessary and powerful thing.
Beginnings
This morning I am grateful for:
A wonderful trip to Chicago for Sam's 12th birthday. We fit as many museums and shows into two days as was humanly possibly. We rode Amtrak and the subway and the city bus and taxis and the water taxi. Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, The Field Museum, The Blue Man Group, The Museum of Science and Industry......
Watching Sam's joy and mouth wide open, head thrown back laughter at the Blue Man Group Show. It is a brilliant and loud show that cannot be described.
My last few days of being 44. Coming to grips with being in my "mid" 40's
My Mom and her husband coming to visit this week. Taking them to see the Tigers who just happen to be playing the Mariners
Starting school with Sam today. Getting organized and looking forward to a great year.
Darien getting settled into living here rather than visiting and getting off to his first day of High School on time this morning
Amy bringing the kids over for one last summer swim yesterday
My In-laws and everything they do to help out around here.
The Tommorrow's Child walk on Saturday. Walking in memory of my precious Ian who died 19 years ago. It is very powerful to be able to say to parents from experience that the pain does get better.
Everyone who is supporting this walk by participating or donating or both. I appreciate it from the depths of my heart. Last year our team from the center was the top fundraising team. This year we are walking with the Soroptimist Club and may just do it again. The money goes for grief counseling and support for families and research on preventing infant death.
The people who devote themselves fully to causes such as this and make sure these events take place.
Getting up early and having some time to get centered before the day officially starts. This means you will probably be seeing more regular lists from me. woohoo gratitude rocks!!!
A committment to start doing yoga or walking in the mornings. Maybe both. I have to stay on top of it now that I'm middle aged. :-)
Hot coffee in the morning
Unbelievably blue skies
Abundance in all it's forms
Friends who really connect and care- That would be you
Hugs
Kari
A wonderful trip to Chicago for Sam's 12th birthday. We fit as many museums and shows into two days as was humanly possibly. We rode Amtrak and the subway and the city bus and taxis and the water taxi. Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, The Field Museum, The Blue Man Group, The Museum of Science and Industry......
Watching Sam's joy and mouth wide open, head thrown back laughter at the Blue Man Group Show. It is a brilliant and loud show that cannot be described.
My last few days of being 44. Coming to grips with being in my "mid" 40's
My Mom and her husband coming to visit this week. Taking them to see the Tigers who just happen to be playing the Mariners
Starting school with Sam today. Getting organized and looking forward to a great year.
Darien getting settled into living here rather than visiting and getting off to his first day of High School on time this morning
Amy bringing the kids over for one last summer swim yesterday
My In-laws and everything they do to help out around here.
The Tommorrow's Child walk on Saturday. Walking in memory of my precious Ian who died 19 years ago. It is very powerful to be able to say to parents from experience that the pain does get better.
Everyone who is supporting this walk by participating or donating or both. I appreciate it from the depths of my heart. Last year our team from the center was the top fundraising team. This year we are walking with the Soroptimist Club and may just do it again. The money goes for grief counseling and support for families and research on preventing infant death.
The people who devote themselves fully to causes such as this and make sure these events take place.
Getting up early and having some time to get centered before the day officially starts. This means you will probably be seeing more regular lists from me. woohoo gratitude rocks!!!
A committment to start doing yoga or walking in the mornings. Maybe both. I have to stay on top of it now that I'm middle aged. :-)
Hot coffee in the morning
Unbelievably blue skies
Abundance in all it's forms
Friends who really connect and care- That would be you
Hugs
Kari
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Happy Thought for 8-30-07
"Climbing Mount Everest was nothing compared to being a straight, single woman over 40 living in San Francisco."
Alison Levine
Everything, ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING, is relative.
Alison Levine
Everything, ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING, is relative.
On the Move
This morning I am grateful for:
The excitement of unpacking from one trip then packing for the next one. Philadelphia, Chicago, Park City, New York City, DC- all within 2 1/2 months
A great conference in Philadelphia for the Soroptimist Club International. It is amazing and
inspiring to see how many women are working dilligently to better the lives of
women and girls around the world.
Hearing Alison Levine speak. She lead the first all female team of climbers up Mount Everest.
Sponsored by Ford by the way.
Sam turning 12 and finally getting to go to the Blue Man Show in Chicago. He is soooo excited.
Reading lists from all of you and feeling connected and inspired even when I don't take the time to write a list.
Hearing from our gal Mel.
Michelle and Craig going to see Mike Dooley.
Train rides
Ipod listening on the train as the scenery flows by
You my friend, you
The excitement of unpacking from one trip then packing for the next one. Philadelphia, Chicago, Park City, New York City, DC- all within 2 1/2 months
A great conference in Philadelphia for the Soroptimist Club International. It is amazing and
inspiring to see how many women are working dilligently to better the lives of
women and girls around the world.
Hearing Alison Levine speak. She lead the first all female team of climbers up Mount Everest.
Sponsored by Ford by the way.
Sam turning 12 and finally getting to go to the Blue Man Show in Chicago. He is soooo excited.
Reading lists from all of you and feeling connected and inspired even when I don't take the time to write a list.
Hearing from our gal Mel.
Michelle and Craig going to see Mike Dooley.
Train rides
Ipod listening on the train as the scenery flows by
You my friend, you
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Happy (deep) thought for August 18
If you "send" when you really meant to "delete", it does not mean that you should log out forever.
Don't throw the computer out with the junk mail
Don't throw the love out with the fear
Don't throw the friend out with the disagreement
Don't throw the lessons out with the negative thoughts
and, of course...
Never throw the baby out with the bathwater
Don't throw the computer out with the junk mail
Don't throw the love out with the fear
Don't throw the friend out with the disagreement
Don't throw the lessons out with the negative thoughts
and, of course...
Never throw the baby out with the bathwater
laughter
Having some old friends over for a pool party that became a hurricane party and having a great time anyway.
Commitments to get together on a more regular basis
Cool days sitting on my screen porch reading
Looking forward to my trip to Philadelphia on Thursday.
Scott's parents helping out while I am gone
Sam and Darien being excited about their computer class
Positive thoughts and energy and how times of negativity can serve to remind me of how much easier it is to expect the best outcomes
Good Food - ice cream cake from Maggie Moo's
The scope and number of wonderful people I have drawn into my life
Dreams- both the sleeping and awake ones
Being of service to others
Each and every one of you
Commitments to get together on a more regular basis
Cool days sitting on my screen porch reading
Looking forward to my trip to Philadelphia on Thursday.
Scott's parents helping out while I am gone
Sam and Darien being excited about their computer class
Positive thoughts and energy and how times of negativity can serve to remind me of how much easier it is to expect the best outcomes
Good Food - ice cream cake from Maggie Moo's
The scope and number of wonderful people I have drawn into my life
Dreams- both the sleeping and awake ones
Being of service to others
Each and every one of you
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Reconnection
This morning I am grateful for:
Meeting old friends, Melissa and Kelly, for drinks and hearing all about their summer adventures.
Looking forward to seeing MJT and hearing all about her summer adventures
Being Ok with having to pass on the Renaissance Festival this week-end with the Barron-Galbavi clan
Adding Carmel by the sea to my list of must see places
Hearing that Kelly is good friends with the general manager of the Luxor Hotel in Vegas and would "love to" make a call for Taylor if she is at all interested in working in Las Vegas.
Rear window photos
Scott, Sam and Darien passing their tests to move up a belt in Choi Kwan Do
Soaking my feet while having nice conversations with people I really like
Tiny, perfect little human beings
Meeting Cameron and being reminded that I have nothing to complain about, ever!
Being reminded over and over that it does not matter at all what the physical, outer world, circumstances are. It is the story we write and ATTITUDE that creates the quality of our lives.
Reconnecting with loving my life
You, you, each of you, all of you, inside and out, head to toe and all the way around.
This quote from the movie The Waking Life:
"It's like life is a box of crayons. Maybe you got the 8 box. Maybe you got the 16 box. The questions is; What are you going to do with the colors you have? Don't color within the lines. I encourage you to draw right out of the lines. Hell, draw right off the f'ing page!"
Hugs and kisses
Kari
Meeting old friends, Melissa and Kelly, for drinks and hearing all about their summer adventures.
Looking forward to seeing MJT and hearing all about her summer adventures
Being Ok with having to pass on the Renaissance Festival this week-end with the Barron-Galbavi clan
Adding Carmel by the sea to my list of must see places
Hearing that Kelly is good friends with the general manager of the Luxor Hotel in Vegas and would "love to" make a call for Taylor if she is at all interested in working in Las Vegas.
Rear window photos
Scott, Sam and Darien passing their tests to move up a belt in Choi Kwan Do
Soaking my feet while having nice conversations with people I really like
Tiny, perfect little human beings
Meeting Cameron and being reminded that I have nothing to complain about, ever!
Being reminded over and over that it does not matter at all what the physical, outer world, circumstances are. It is the story we write and ATTITUDE that creates the quality of our lives.
Reconnecting with loving my life
You, you, each of you, all of you, inside and out, head to toe and all the way around.
This quote from the movie The Waking Life:
"It's like life is a box of crayons. Maybe you got the 8 box. Maybe you got the 16 box. The questions is; What are you going to do with the colors you have? Don't color within the lines. I encourage you to draw right out of the lines. Hell, draw right off the f'ing page!"
Hugs and kisses
Kari
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Happy thought for 8-16-07
If you make a list of all the places and things you want to experience and see in this lifetime, you will be amazed at how many check marks you already have. Just keep checking!
Support
Today I am grateful for:
Having a much better understanding of how to be of service to people I love.
Friends and family who made generous donations to my Michigan Baby Walk campaign
Being there for others in a healthy way. Waiting for people to ask.
Party invitations
Tomatoes, zuchini, cucumbers, the end of summer harvest that is such a great symbol of abundance.
The never ending story of life
Having the flexibility and time to do charity and service work.
Sunshine and swimming pools
Having a life filled with people who really care, about each other and the world.
Yes, I mean you!
Having a much better understanding of how to be of service to people I love.
Friends and family who made generous donations to my Michigan Baby Walk campaign
Being there for others in a healthy way. Waiting for people to ask.
Party invitations
Tomatoes, zuchini, cucumbers, the end of summer harvest that is such a great symbol of abundance.
The never ending story of life
Having the flexibility and time to do charity and service work.
Sunshine and swimming pools
Having a life filled with people who really care, about each other and the world.
Yes, I mean you!
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Happy (deep) Thought for 8/15/2007
You are never alone because there is a whole convention going on in there. Are you the Master of Ceremonies or the janitor?
Reunion
This morning I am grateful for:
Deciding to reconnect with my glog after letting it slide for a while
Knowing how much I have to be grateful for everyday. My life is filled with beauty
Notes from the Universe
E-mails and glogs from friends
Photographs that make go ahhhhhh
Seeing the picture of Michelle standing at Snoqualmie Falls which is one of my favorite places
Scott listening to me when I am overwhelmed and need to vent a little
Our friends Chuck and Kelly visiting for the Jazz Festival
My new little dish with 3 fish on it. The fish is a symbol of abundance
Sarah for lending me a book called The Expected One. It is a novel based on the lives of Jesus and Mary Magdelene and focuses on how their true message is completely about love, acceptance and forgiveness. It is not anti-women but honors the female in the highest way.
Of course it claims that they were married and had children. I guess I can consider myself a Christian if I just take the 2000 years of diluting and changing the message out of the way.
This book is why I loved the little 3 fish dish when I saw it.
Dinner with the Hoslers followed by a movie with more friends- wonderful
The opportunity to remember what really matters after a landscaper trimmed some of my shrubs into perfect meatball shapes and the others down to the sticks. I don't really prefer meatball shaped shrubs but I am not my shrubs and certainly the shrubs don't care.
Hope, Faith, Kindness, Love and Charity
Every one of you who are such gifts to this world.
Deciding to reconnect with my glog after letting it slide for a while
Knowing how much I have to be grateful for everyday. My life is filled with beauty
Notes from the Universe
E-mails and glogs from friends
Photographs that make go ahhhhhh
Seeing the picture of Michelle standing at Snoqualmie Falls which is one of my favorite places
Scott listening to me when I am overwhelmed and need to vent a little
Our friends Chuck and Kelly visiting for the Jazz Festival
My new little dish with 3 fish on it. The fish is a symbol of abundance
Sarah for lending me a book called The Expected One. It is a novel based on the lives of Jesus and Mary Magdelene and focuses on how their true message is completely about love, acceptance and forgiveness. It is not anti-women but honors the female in the highest way.
Of course it claims that they were married and had children. I guess I can consider myself a Christian if I just take the 2000 years of diluting and changing the message out of the way.
This book is why I loved the little 3 fish dish when I saw it.
Dinner with the Hoslers followed by a movie with more friends- wonderful
The opportunity to remember what really matters after a landscaper trimmed some of my shrubs into perfect meatball shapes and the others down to the sticks. I don't really prefer meatball shaped shrubs but I am not my shrubs and certainly the shrubs don't care.
Hope, Faith, Kindness, Love and Charity
Every one of you who are such gifts to this world.
Friday, July 13, 2007
Happy Thought for Friday the 13th
"You are the masterpiece of your own life; you are the Michelangelo of your experience. The David that you are sculpting is you. And you do it with your thoughts." -- Dr. Joe Vitale
Friday, July 6, 2007
Happy Thought for July 6, 2007
There are more people out there who will love you just the way you are than you could ever imagine. Send out some telepathic invitations to your internal self acceptance party. You won't believe the diverse crowd of mindful, energetic folks that will show up.
The experiential life
Today I am grateful for:
Having so many options in my life.
Short trips to interesting places
Dreaming about long trips to exotic places- riding camels and elephants etc....
Getting over my fear of heights prior to riding camels and elephants in exotic places (in advance) :-)
Baseball tonight
Having the yaya's over tomorrow night
Summer storms, loud thunder and spikes of lightning across the sky
Yoga class at the center
Head back, mouth wide open, in the moment laughter
"Stop it, stop it, my stomach hurts" laughter
Michelle's postings and pictures from Washington
Mindfullness and being in each moment.
Family
Friends- That means you
Hugs
Kari
Having so many options in my life.
Short trips to interesting places
Dreaming about long trips to exotic places- riding camels and elephants etc....
Getting over my fear of heights prior to riding camels and elephants in exotic places (in advance) :-)
Baseball tonight
Having the yaya's over tomorrow night
Summer storms, loud thunder and spikes of lightning across the sky
Yoga class at the center
Head back, mouth wide open, in the moment laughter
"Stop it, stop it, my stomach hurts" laughter
Michelle's postings and pictures from Washington
Mindfullness and being in each moment.
Family
Friends- That means you
Hugs
Kari
Thursday, July 5, 2007
This morning I am grateful for:
Linda sending me the information and link to the Fire the Grid movement. Making a committment to myself to be sitting in joy and gratitude on 7-17 at 7:11 am.
Looking forward to our week of sleeping in a cabin by a lake. Seeing Jeff, David and Hayley. I miss having a little girl around to be silly with. We'll see if I can still get up on water skis.
The freedom and opportunity I have as an American woman. This is something I take for granted but know the majority of women in the world do not enjoy. I am not property of my husband, I can live where I choose, have as many babies as I choose, work where and if I choose, travel alone or with family, control my own money, eat more than I need each day, access quick and effective medical care, be protected from physical or sexual assault, get an education........
Freedom from fear based thinking.
Listening to birds singing as I write this.
My sister Kim and her husband Paul stopping to visit. They are riding to Seattle on a harley, just taking their time and stopping when they do. She is a teacher and he is retired navy. They have the rest of the summer to get home. Seeing my sister in the harley black leather was a hoot. The joy and excitment about their adventure that was apparent on their faces.
The surfacing of old stuff that my sisters visit facilitated. Being aware of where I let my old anger slip through in my comments to her. Knowing that it is time to let it all go. She is who she is and I can focus on what I love about her. I was not my best self on the day prior to her visit. I engaged in gossiping about her and that is not who I want to be.
Starting a new mosaic yesterday
Coffee and bagaels
Yoga class at the CLE
Plans to visit Chicago, Philadelphia, New York and Washington DC this late summer and early fall. Sam deciding he would like to take the train to Chicago for his birthday trip.
Loving my life just the way it is and knowing I can change it if I decide to do that.
All of you that are the mosaic of my life
"Your only limitation is your fear based thinking"
Hugs
Kari
Linda sending me the information and link to the Fire the Grid movement. Making a committment to myself to be sitting in joy and gratitude on 7-17 at 7:11 am.
Looking forward to our week of sleeping in a cabin by a lake. Seeing Jeff, David and Hayley. I miss having a little girl around to be silly with. We'll see if I can still get up on water skis.
The freedom and opportunity I have as an American woman. This is something I take for granted but know the majority of women in the world do not enjoy. I am not property of my husband, I can live where I choose, have as many babies as I choose, work where and if I choose, travel alone or with family, control my own money, eat more than I need each day, access quick and effective medical care, be protected from physical or sexual assault, get an education........
Freedom from fear based thinking.
Listening to birds singing as I write this.
My sister Kim and her husband Paul stopping to visit. They are riding to Seattle on a harley, just taking their time and stopping when they do. She is a teacher and he is retired navy. They have the rest of the summer to get home. Seeing my sister in the harley black leather was a hoot. The joy and excitment about their adventure that was apparent on their faces.
The surfacing of old stuff that my sisters visit facilitated. Being aware of where I let my old anger slip through in my comments to her. Knowing that it is time to let it all go. She is who she is and I can focus on what I love about her. I was not my best self on the day prior to her visit. I engaged in gossiping about her and that is not who I want to be.
Starting a new mosaic yesterday
Coffee and bagaels
Yoga class at the CLE
Plans to visit Chicago, Philadelphia, New York and Washington DC this late summer and early fall. Sam deciding he would like to take the train to Chicago for his birthday trip.
Loving my life just the way it is and knowing I can change it if I decide to do that.
All of you that are the mosaic of my life
"Your only limitation is your fear based thinking"
Hugs
Kari
Friday, June 29, 2007
Connections
Today I am grateful for:
Being inducted as the president of the Soroptimists Club in Monroe. It is a women's service club focused on issues related to women and girls. Soroptimist means "Best for Women"
Having great ideas about how to motivate the club members, attract new members, create worthwhile service projects and have a great time. Our theme for the year will be "Live Your Dream." Really, what else could it be.
My sister and her husband planning to visit for two days this coming week. I am very excited to show them what Detroit has to offer.
Reading about Michelle and Craig's new joint love of Seattle. Two people after my own heart. The fact that they are models inspirational living is great too. :-)
Going to a Tiger's game with Leo tonight. He is bringing his brother which is so cool.
Yoga
Having a conversation with Barb about how her professional circle is growing. She is out there making a difference in this world, one heart at a time.
TLC graduation on Monday night and the opportunity to re-connect with people who have been a part of the center since the beginning but have not been around for a while.
Meeting Anna's Matthew. Very handsome. Not that looks are everything. haha
Hot, Hot summer days
Reunion plans
Each and every one of you that reads this list. Each and every one of you that sends a list for me to read, especially on the days when I am super busy or feeling in a funk and don't do my own list.
Virtual hugs and real life hugs. Free hugs and the ones you have to pay 10 years old for.
Kari
Being inducted as the president of the Soroptimists Club in Monroe. It is a women's service club focused on issues related to women and girls. Soroptimist means "Best for Women"
Having great ideas about how to motivate the club members, attract new members, create worthwhile service projects and have a great time. Our theme for the year will be "Live Your Dream." Really, what else could it be.
My sister and her husband planning to visit for two days this coming week. I am very excited to show them what Detroit has to offer.
Reading about Michelle and Craig's new joint love of Seattle. Two people after my own heart. The fact that they are models inspirational living is great too. :-)
Going to a Tiger's game with Leo tonight. He is bringing his brother which is so cool.
Yoga
Having a conversation with Barb about how her professional circle is growing. She is out there making a difference in this world, one heart at a time.
TLC graduation on Monday night and the opportunity to re-connect with people who have been a part of the center since the beginning but have not been around for a while.
Meeting Anna's Matthew. Very handsome. Not that looks are everything. haha
Hot, Hot summer days
Reunion plans
Each and every one of you that reads this list. Each and every one of you that sends a list for me to read, especially on the days when I am super busy or feeling in a funk and don't do my own list.
Virtual hugs and real life hugs. Free hugs and the ones you have to pay 10 years old for.
Kari
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Clarity
Today I am grateful for:
Knowing that the times when a gratitude list is the last thing I want to do are the times I can benefit from it the most.
Knowing that even when I am feeling loss, I have so much to be grateful for
Friends who reach out and are willing to really hear
Gentle, loving reminders of what I already know
I don't have to know the how, just the why and there is always a way
Plans to go to a baseball game with Leo and guest
Sarah giving our turtle a spacious new home
E-mails and photos from MJT
Plans for a WG picnic/reunion
A wonderful trip to the pacific northwest
Visiting MJT on her new island home and having such a good time. We ate lunch, went to the whale museum, walked around and looked in galleries, had drinks on the third floor patio looking out over the marina, watched ferries coming and going, stayed in a great inn, ate italian while listening to live jazz, played cards, drove out to a state park with walking trails and an old light house, saw dear, looked for whales, talked, shared, bonded..... all within 24 hours. Life is so damn good.
8 days with my Mom. We took a very long car ride from Seattle to Boise for our family reunion..
A tour of where I spent my early childhood, our first house, the elementary school I attended etc... Seeing that my memories are not very accurate. The house was much smaller than I remember and did not even have the porch I remember. According to my mom and aunt, it never did. hmmmm
Driving by my childhood friend Judy Mack's house and seeing that it is a big house but not the mansion I thought it was as a kid.
A tour of my Mom's childhood neighborhood in Boise.
Lots of time to get to know my mom's cousins and their families. Missing my Grandpa while at his house.
Going through a box of old pictures and finding out that my Grandpa had kept every card and letter he received from us over the years. I read letters I had written in elementary school and letters Taylor and my neices had written when they were barely able to write. My grandma gave me two clay angels Taylor made when she was 5 that have been hanging on the posts of their bed for 16 years. She also gave me an antique seltzer bottle my Dad gave to my Grandpa back in the early 70's.
Great novels to read on planes and while sitting in the back yard.
My knowing that I will live in the pacific northwest again. I can manifest it.
All of you and how reading your lists uplift me even when I don't write a list of my own.
Hugs and endless gratitude for your friendship
Kari
Knowing that the times when a gratitude list is the last thing I want to do are the times I can benefit from it the most.
Knowing that even when I am feeling loss, I have so much to be grateful for
Friends who reach out and are willing to really hear
Gentle, loving reminders of what I already know
I don't have to know the how, just the why and there is always a way
Plans to go to a baseball game with Leo and guest
Sarah giving our turtle a spacious new home
E-mails and photos from MJT
Plans for a WG picnic/reunion
A wonderful trip to the pacific northwest
Visiting MJT on her new island home and having such a good time. We ate lunch, went to the whale museum, walked around and looked in galleries, had drinks on the third floor patio looking out over the marina, watched ferries coming and going, stayed in a great inn, ate italian while listening to live jazz, played cards, drove out to a state park with walking trails and an old light house, saw dear, looked for whales, talked, shared, bonded..... all within 24 hours. Life is so damn good.
8 days with my Mom. We took a very long car ride from Seattle to Boise for our family reunion..
A tour of where I spent my early childhood, our first house, the elementary school I attended etc... Seeing that my memories are not very accurate. The house was much smaller than I remember and did not even have the porch I remember. According to my mom and aunt, it never did. hmmmm
Driving by my childhood friend Judy Mack's house and seeing that it is a big house but not the mansion I thought it was as a kid.
A tour of my Mom's childhood neighborhood in Boise.
Lots of time to get to know my mom's cousins and their families. Missing my Grandpa while at his house.
Going through a box of old pictures and finding out that my Grandpa had kept every card and letter he received from us over the years. I read letters I had written in elementary school and letters Taylor and my neices had written when they were barely able to write. My grandma gave me two clay angels Taylor made when she was 5 that have been hanging on the posts of their bed for 16 years. She also gave me an antique seltzer bottle my Dad gave to my Grandpa back in the early 70's.
Great novels to read on planes and while sitting in the back yard.
My knowing that I will live in the pacific northwest again. I can manifest it.
All of you and how reading your lists uplift me even when I don't write a list of my own.
Hugs and endless gratitude for your friendship
Kari
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Happy Thought for June 6, 2007
You are never to old to wear a candy necklace. When you feel like something sweet just take a bite. Hmmm.... Life is a little like that too I guess.
growth and healing
Today, and this past week, I am grateful for:
Spring rain- I love sitting on the porch and watching it pour down. It smells wonderful and you can practically see the plants smile as they open up and soak it in.
Getting all of my flower pots filled and some tomatoes planted. Knowing that Scott and Sam will take good care of them while I am out of town.
Scott asking me out on a dinner date before I leave for Washington.
Sam healing very well after his surgery. I know he will be fine while I am gone. He was able to walk some yesterday and today came down the stairs on his own.
Scott's Dad calling almost everyday to see how Sam is doing.
Having a childlike reaction to my Mom simply saying "oh" when I called to tell her that Sam had surgery. I am grateful for my ability to see my reaction as part of my old pain of feeling unnurtured as a child. The truth is that Sam does not expect that from her. I still have a mental list of what she "should" do but I know it is my list and not hers.
Really seeing my Mom as the wounded person she is. She does not know how to make connections or reach out to people but she does love very deeply. I see this fear and resistance in myself and I am working to change it. I am grateful for all that she is and does and choose not to focus on the lack. I will be making a 12 hour drive through three states with my Mom next week so I am very grateful to have the time to get centered about this.
My trip to Washington/Oregon/Idaho: Seeing Michelle in her whale filled paradise, going to a big cook out/camp out at my sisters house, spending a LOT of time with my Mom and seeing my step-grandmother along with many extended relatives.
Our first yoga session at the center.
Michelle's blog and photos of her adventure. I love Washington and I love Michelle for sharing it all with us. Pure beauty
English muffins with peanut butter and bananas
Ferry rides
Flower gardens and shade trees.
Friendships that just are.
Spring rain- I love sitting on the porch and watching it pour down. It smells wonderful and you can practically see the plants smile as they open up and soak it in.
Getting all of my flower pots filled and some tomatoes planted. Knowing that Scott and Sam will take good care of them while I am out of town.
Scott asking me out on a dinner date before I leave for Washington.
Sam healing very well after his surgery. I know he will be fine while I am gone. He was able to walk some yesterday and today came down the stairs on his own.
Scott's Dad calling almost everyday to see how Sam is doing.
Having a childlike reaction to my Mom simply saying "oh" when I called to tell her that Sam had surgery. I am grateful for my ability to see my reaction as part of my old pain of feeling unnurtured as a child. The truth is that Sam does not expect that from her. I still have a mental list of what she "should" do but I know it is my list and not hers.
Really seeing my Mom as the wounded person she is. She does not know how to make connections or reach out to people but she does love very deeply. I see this fear and resistance in myself and I am working to change it. I am grateful for all that she is and does and choose not to focus on the lack. I will be making a 12 hour drive through three states with my Mom next week so I am very grateful to have the time to get centered about this.
My trip to Washington/Oregon/Idaho: Seeing Michelle in her whale filled paradise, going to a big cook out/camp out at my sisters house, spending a LOT of time with my Mom and seeing my step-grandmother along with many extended relatives.
Our first yoga session at the center.
Michelle's blog and photos of her adventure. I love Washington and I love Michelle for sharing it all with us. Pure beauty
English muffins with peanut butter and bananas
Ferry rides
Flower gardens and shade trees.
Friendships that just are.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Happy Thought for May 30, 2007
Apparently gorgeous men bearing canolli are not that hard to find. Who Knew?
Laughter
Today I am grateful for:
Having a good lunch meeting at Panera
Running into Amy, Steph and Kaline and really enjoying talking to them. It got me to thinking about why I don't ever call friends and invite them to coffee. It also got me to thinking about how no one ever calls me to go to coffee hint, hint
Getting a laugh out of my nosey phone call to Shanan
Hot weather and the feeling that summer is here
Progress on finishing the pool house
Feeling happy and content today
Looking forward to yoga at the center starting next Tuesday.
Looking forward to my trip home.
Fresh fruit
Hot coffee with fresh cream
Novels I can lose myself in
You, my sunshine
Hugs
Kari
Having a good lunch meeting at Panera
Running into Amy, Steph and Kaline and really enjoying talking to them. It got me to thinking about why I don't ever call friends and invite them to coffee. It also got me to thinking about how no one ever calls me to go to coffee hint, hint
Getting a laugh out of my nosey phone call to Shanan
Hot weather and the feeling that summer is here
Progress on finishing the pool house
Feeling happy and content today
Looking forward to yoga at the center starting next Tuesday.
Looking forward to my trip home.
Fresh fruit
Hot coffee with fresh cream
Novels I can lose myself in
You, my sunshine
Hugs
Kari
Monday, May 28, 2007
Happy Thought for May 28, 2007
You can go anywhere and do anything you want, both with your body and in your mind, because if you don't like it there you can just come back. All roads lead both ways.
Re-connection
Today I am grateful for:
My committment to get back on track with daily gratitude lists and happy thoughts.
Your lists that I always read. They way they allow me to feel connected to each of you. The way they make me smile and sometimes even laugh out loud. Discovering how much we all have in common.
Watching Sam and his friend Mac play Guitar Hero like they are rock stars. I love the little walk down memory lane with the music from the 70's. Music can take me back in time instantly.
This wonderful idea I had while painting yesterday that Sam and I could spend one month each year in a different foreign city. We could pick a country and spend the school year learning basic language, culture, geography etc..., then top it all off with spending the month of May actually there. At first I thought "that would be cool but it's not possible" then I thought "why not". I feel very inspired by watching each of you take steps out of the box to live life to the fullest and I want to do the same. We have the fabulous freedom of not being tied to traditional school schedules.
Taylor calling so I can talk to Eli on the phone. So silly but I really miss that little lazy butterball.
A wonderful anniversary celebration with Scott on Saturday. Our anniversary is the 27th. Finding out that my anniversary is so close to Amy's. Tiger game, dinner at the Alley Grill and the casino, really my pefect evening.
Winninng 2000 nickels on one roll on the BIG ASS Wheel of Fortune game in the Greektown Casino. As you can tell I am a small time gambler. Being wise enough to stop playing when I got even. Several hours of playing and coming home with the same amount of money we went with.
The amethyst necklace and chocolates Scott gave me.
Scott's excitement about going to a Piston's playoff game last week. He is still buzzing about it. Thanks Adam.
Changing the time on my Seattle tickets so I can attend a party my sister Kim is having on the 9th. The chance to hang out with her for an evening. The fact that she lives an hour and a half closer to the ferry to the San Juans. If I go to her house from the airport my trip to see MJT the next day will be much shorter.
The beautiful picture of Amy's partial brood of amazingly beautiful children.
Blue Skies and sunshine today.
Almost always being the first one up in the morning
Coffee, coffee, coffee
Sushi and Leo for teaching me to love it.
You, you, you my friend and muse, yes, I mean you.
Hugs and kisses
Kari
My committment to get back on track with daily gratitude lists and happy thoughts.
Your lists that I always read. They way they allow me to feel connected to each of you. The way they make me smile and sometimes even laugh out loud. Discovering how much we all have in common.
Watching Sam and his friend Mac play Guitar Hero like they are rock stars. I love the little walk down memory lane with the music from the 70's. Music can take me back in time instantly.
This wonderful idea I had while painting yesterday that Sam and I could spend one month each year in a different foreign city. We could pick a country and spend the school year learning basic language, culture, geography etc..., then top it all off with spending the month of May actually there. At first I thought "that would be cool but it's not possible" then I thought "why not". I feel very inspired by watching each of you take steps out of the box to live life to the fullest and I want to do the same. We have the fabulous freedom of not being tied to traditional school schedules.
Taylor calling so I can talk to Eli on the phone. So silly but I really miss that little lazy butterball.
A wonderful anniversary celebration with Scott on Saturday. Our anniversary is the 27th. Finding out that my anniversary is so close to Amy's. Tiger game, dinner at the Alley Grill and the casino, really my pefect evening.
Winninng 2000 nickels on one roll on the BIG ASS Wheel of Fortune game in the Greektown Casino. As you can tell I am a small time gambler. Being wise enough to stop playing when I got even. Several hours of playing and coming home with the same amount of money we went with.
The amethyst necklace and chocolates Scott gave me.
Scott's excitement about going to a Piston's playoff game last week. He is still buzzing about it. Thanks Adam.
Changing the time on my Seattle tickets so I can attend a party my sister Kim is having on the 9th. The chance to hang out with her for an evening. The fact that she lives an hour and a half closer to the ferry to the San Juans. If I go to her house from the airport my trip to see MJT the next day will be much shorter.
The beautiful picture of Amy's partial brood of amazingly beautiful children.
Blue Skies and sunshine today.
Almost always being the first one up in the morning
Coffee, coffee, coffee
Sushi and Leo for teaching me to love it.
You, you, you my friend and muse, yes, I mean you.
Hugs and kisses
Kari
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Friends
This morning I am grateful:
Going with Sam to see Mary Poppins at the renovated old theater downtown. My keen awareness that it will be a very short time before he is no longer willing to do these things. He will be 12 at the end of the summer and things will change.
Plans to attend a baseball game and dinner with Leo.
All of the dedicated people who are participating in the Extreme Team course in order to learn, grow, and be of service. Barb for her endless dedication to keeping the center alive.
Shanan working to reschedule WG and agreeing to teach belly dancing at the center. Knowing that the 5 people we need to make the class go will be there.
Sharon picking up the phone to call me at the exact same time I am calling her.
An e-mail from someone wanting to re-join the Saturday group. Her baby is grown enough to allow more freedom.
Reading MJT's posts about her trip and being excited for her.
Sarah's trip and knowing that she is in Europe right now.
Getting another camping invitation for early fall. Really getting into this camping thing. This trip will include canoeing woohoo
Knowing I will see Sherry on Saturday at Caroline's party and that she will make it through this transition time using all the skills she has gained.
Friends that Scott has known since high school, Kevin and Cheryl, coming from Cleveland to go to the Tigers vs Indians game. We are going despite the rain. It is the Indians after all. Lots of options for if the game gets rained out. Passes to the Tiger Den Lounge to watch from inside if necessary.
Getting up first in the mornings and enjoying the quiet and the sounds of nature while having my coffee. The little bunny that lives in our flower bed and always makes a dash for it while I water the plants.
My good friend Amy that I am finding I have many things in common with. Our witty senses of humor and love of Bob M. to just name a couple.
All of you who have blessed my life in a million ways.
Going with Sam to see Mary Poppins at the renovated old theater downtown. My keen awareness that it will be a very short time before he is no longer willing to do these things. He will be 12 at the end of the summer and things will change.
Plans to attend a baseball game and dinner with Leo.
All of the dedicated people who are participating in the Extreme Team course in order to learn, grow, and be of service. Barb for her endless dedication to keeping the center alive.
Shanan working to reschedule WG and agreeing to teach belly dancing at the center. Knowing that the 5 people we need to make the class go will be there.
Sharon picking up the phone to call me at the exact same time I am calling her.
An e-mail from someone wanting to re-join the Saturday group. Her baby is grown enough to allow more freedom.
Reading MJT's posts about her trip and being excited for her.
Sarah's trip and knowing that she is in Europe right now.
Getting another camping invitation for early fall. Really getting into this camping thing. This trip will include canoeing woohoo
Knowing I will see Sherry on Saturday at Caroline's party and that she will make it through this transition time using all the skills she has gained.
Friends that Scott has known since high school, Kevin and Cheryl, coming from Cleveland to go to the Tigers vs Indians game. We are going despite the rain. It is the Indians after all. Lots of options for if the game gets rained out. Passes to the Tiger Den Lounge to watch from inside if necessary.
Getting up first in the mornings and enjoying the quiet and the sounds of nature while having my coffee. The little bunny that lives in our flower bed and always makes a dash for it while I water the plants.
My good friend Amy that I am finding I have many things in common with. Our witty senses of humor and love of Bob M. to just name a couple.
All of you who have blessed my life in a million ways.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Excitement
This morning I am grateful for:
Having a back-up computer to use while mine is getting repaired. Even though I don't have my address book or contacts list to send out the link for my new posts it seems that some people are still reading them.
Having the great idea to get yoga classes going at the CLE and manifesting full classes all summer.
Being excited for Michelle as she heads off on her adventure in Washington. Plans to visit her while I am there.
Listening to Cheri Huber podcasts on my ipod while I am painting, walls not canvas.
Knowing we will find a solution to the bird poo problem in our beautiful backyard. Anyone have any ideas? I enjoy nature a lot more when it is not coming out the butt of a bird dive bombing our pool. geez
My great kids- Taylor got a promotion at her internship after only a couple of weeks. This was a great boost for her and must mean that she impressed them.
My advice to her was: Everything is your job, be willing to do what ever it takes to get the job done well. Maybe she listened, hmmmmm
My friend Melissa who slept all night on the roof of the elementary school where she works. This was payment for the kids reaching their reading goals. Now there is some "doing whatever it takes"
Sam who at 11 years old watches, and understands, The Colbert Report. He says that he would like to go to Yale but will not be a C student like George Bush. I find this hilarious. Now if I could just get him to play outside without complaining.
Lisa and Jason moving to a bigger, two bedroom apartment. They are so excited and I am excited for them.
The Tiger game last Friday. We thought it was going to be cold but it was perfect. Watching the fireworks after the game then walking around the city listening to live music coming from different night clubs instead of getting stuck in the traffic gridlock. A perfect evening.
Thinking about Shanan's date to the opera when we walked by the Detroit Opera House. The posters looked pretty sexy.
My deep love and respect for all of you. My gratitude for knowing I have each and every one of you in my life.
In the moment, spontaneous laughter
Sunshine
Strong Coffee
Fresh fruit
You, you, you
Hugs
Kari
Having a back-up computer to use while mine is getting repaired. Even though I don't have my address book or contacts list to send out the link for my new posts it seems that some people are still reading them.
Having the great idea to get yoga classes going at the CLE and manifesting full classes all summer.
Being excited for Michelle as she heads off on her adventure in Washington. Plans to visit her while I am there.
Listening to Cheri Huber podcasts on my ipod while I am painting, walls not canvas.
Knowing we will find a solution to the bird poo problem in our beautiful backyard. Anyone have any ideas? I enjoy nature a lot more when it is not coming out the butt of a bird dive bombing our pool. geez
My great kids- Taylor got a promotion at her internship after only a couple of weeks. This was a great boost for her and must mean that she impressed them.
My advice to her was: Everything is your job, be willing to do what ever it takes to get the job done well. Maybe she listened, hmmmmm
My friend Melissa who slept all night on the roof of the elementary school where she works. This was payment for the kids reaching their reading goals. Now there is some "doing whatever it takes"
Sam who at 11 years old watches, and understands, The Colbert Report. He says that he would like to go to Yale but will not be a C student like George Bush. I find this hilarious. Now if I could just get him to play outside without complaining.
Lisa and Jason moving to a bigger, two bedroom apartment. They are so excited and I am excited for them.
The Tiger game last Friday. We thought it was going to be cold but it was perfect. Watching the fireworks after the game then walking around the city listening to live music coming from different night clubs instead of getting stuck in the traffic gridlock. A perfect evening.
Thinking about Shanan's date to the opera when we walked by the Detroit Opera House. The posters looked pretty sexy.
My deep love and respect for all of you. My gratitude for knowing I have each and every one of you in my life.
In the moment, spontaneous laughter
Sunshine
Strong Coffee
Fresh fruit
You, you, you
Hugs
Kari
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Recovery
Today I am grateful for:
Feeling mostly recovered from my camping injuries and back on track. I was down for the count all day Monday. Understanding clients when I had to reschedule. Manifesting a cancel from my last client for the day who was the only phone number I didn't have at home. I am only slightly off beat today.
Wonderful Womyn's Camp and all of the opportunities it presented: Growth, connection, stepping out of old limits, laughter, play, serious talk, tears, being of service (coffee service mostly), new friends, re-connection with old friends, tolerance, self-talk, empathy, great food, the smell of campfire, hot shit moments, henna tatoos, tarot readings.....
That MJT, my new name for Michelle, not sure why, is envisioning 90 women next year. woo hoo Everyone reading this that did not attend this year, PLEASE mark your calendar for next year May 8 - 11.
Touching love notes in my journal. Sharon Ri. (Mom MJT) saying that she will remember me for sure. I hope it is for good things.
That Amy loves me enough to research concussion and make sure I will recover fully. Thanks Girl. Don't worry about that contact sport requirement. :-)
Sharon for her kick-ass driving skills with the trailer that allowed us to bring as much stuff as we wanted and not get stuck down the wrong road.
My own process of de-briefing from the week-end. Seeing where I fall into self doubt and judgement. Recognizing my voice of self hate that wants to get in there and take away my good feelings about the experience and replace them with negative ones. Seeing how it wants to take advantage of my physical illness and use it as a tool. My ability to observe this and not let it happen. Really seeing how deep and ingrained my feelings of unlovability and self doubt are.
All that is stated above that serves to remind me how far in my own recovery I have come.
Hearing from Leo via his list
Sarah leaving for Europe VERY soon. You are going to have such a wonderful time.
My beautiful, welcoming home to return to
All of you- The amazing people the universe has brought to me by answering my manifesting requests.
Hugs and Kisses
Kari
Feeling mostly recovered from my camping injuries and back on track. I was down for the count all day Monday. Understanding clients when I had to reschedule. Manifesting a cancel from my last client for the day who was the only phone number I didn't have at home. I am only slightly off beat today.
Wonderful Womyn's Camp and all of the opportunities it presented: Growth, connection, stepping out of old limits, laughter, play, serious talk, tears, being of service (coffee service mostly), new friends, re-connection with old friends, tolerance, self-talk, empathy, great food, the smell of campfire, hot shit moments, henna tatoos, tarot readings.....
That MJT, my new name for Michelle, not sure why, is envisioning 90 women next year. woo hoo Everyone reading this that did not attend this year, PLEASE mark your calendar for next year May 8 - 11.
Touching love notes in my journal. Sharon Ri. (Mom MJT) saying that she will remember me for sure. I hope it is for good things.
That Amy loves me enough to research concussion and make sure I will recover fully. Thanks Girl. Don't worry about that contact sport requirement. :-)
Sharon for her kick-ass driving skills with the trailer that allowed us to bring as much stuff as we wanted and not get stuck down the wrong road.
My own process of de-briefing from the week-end. Seeing where I fall into self doubt and judgement. Recognizing my voice of self hate that wants to get in there and take away my good feelings about the experience and replace them with negative ones. Seeing how it wants to take advantage of my physical illness and use it as a tool. My ability to observe this and not let it happen. Really seeing how deep and ingrained my feelings of unlovability and self doubt are.
All that is stated above that serves to remind me how far in my own recovery I have come.
Hearing from Leo via his list
Sarah leaving for Europe VERY soon. You are going to have such a wonderful time.
My beautiful, welcoming home to return to
All of you- The amazing people the universe has brought to me by answering my manifesting requests.
Hugs and Kisses
Kari
Sunday, May 6, 2007
Clarity
This morning I am grateful for:
Waking up early to a quiet house
Being able to sit on my screen porch and listen to the birds and the wind while I write this.
Technology
A beautiful blue sky
The absolute abundance in my life, the knowing that I have all that I need plus plenty to give away
Teachers that are there exactly when I am ready to learn the lessons
Friends that love unconditionally, listen and offer wise feedback
Moments of clarity and my own ability to be one of those friends
Breath and it's ability to bring me back to this moment, free of judgement, control and habit thinking
Having Levi here. The peace of mind in knowing that he is safe and well. His wonderful gentle nature. How helpful he is. My surprise at his willingness to help with what ever needs to be done. The way he automatically takes whatever I am carrying out of my hands to carry it for me. Letting him have all the time he needs to find his direction and make the decisions about what he will do next.
Scott for being so generous and undemanding. He is the opposite of controlling. His challenging of my refusal to get a car for Taylor. His asking me to focus on her success and accomplishments rather than the idea that she needs to prove herself over and over. My coming to understand that my fear of having children who are "spoiled and entitled" is conditioned thinking from my Dad. Working to get my head around the idea that feeling like hot shit who should have everything wonderful in life without suffering to get it, is not such a bad thing. Being aware of my impulse to tell you all that "Taylor is not like that" haha old habits die hard. Seeing that the question "Did you work hard enough to get that?" has been an unconcious mantra for me.
Sam's laughter and full immersion in where ever he is in any given moment.
The color green- new leaves, beautiful eyes, split pea soup....
The i's- ipods, ideas, ice cream...
Dreams while awake and asleep
Travel plans like Indiana, Seattle, Idaho, New York, China and fantasies like Belize, Costa Rica, Morocco, Turkey, India, Greece....
You, you, you
Waking up early to a quiet house
Being able to sit on my screen porch and listen to the birds and the wind while I write this.
Technology
A beautiful blue sky
The absolute abundance in my life, the knowing that I have all that I need plus plenty to give away
Teachers that are there exactly when I am ready to learn the lessons
Friends that love unconditionally, listen and offer wise feedback
Moments of clarity and my own ability to be one of those friends
Breath and it's ability to bring me back to this moment, free of judgement, control and habit thinking
Having Levi here. The peace of mind in knowing that he is safe and well. His wonderful gentle nature. How helpful he is. My surprise at his willingness to help with what ever needs to be done. The way he automatically takes whatever I am carrying out of my hands to carry it for me. Letting him have all the time he needs to find his direction and make the decisions about what he will do next.
Scott for being so generous and undemanding. He is the opposite of controlling. His challenging of my refusal to get a car for Taylor. His asking me to focus on her success and accomplishments rather than the idea that she needs to prove herself over and over. My coming to understand that my fear of having children who are "spoiled and entitled" is conditioned thinking from my Dad. Working to get my head around the idea that feeling like hot shit who should have everything wonderful in life without suffering to get it, is not such a bad thing. Being aware of my impulse to tell you all that "Taylor is not like that" haha old habits die hard. Seeing that the question "Did you work hard enough to get that?" has been an unconcious mantra for me.
Sam's laughter and full immersion in where ever he is in any given moment.
The color green- new leaves, beautiful eyes, split pea soup....
The i's- ipods, ideas, ice cream...
Dreams while awake and asleep
Travel plans like Indiana, Seattle, Idaho, New York, China and fantasies like Belize, Costa Rica, Morocco, Turkey, India, Greece....
You, you, you
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Peace of Mind
This morning I am grateful for:
Working in the yard most of the day yesterday and seeing it start to come together.
Having the house totally to myself last night. I love alone time.
Waking up this morning feeling very happy, relaxed and good.
My most favorite TV show, The Office, that I can never watch when it is on but thanks to
DVR can save and watch over and over.
Sharon's silly word game yesterday. If you didn't see it ask her to send it to you because it is hilarious. I danced with a gangster because I was drunk. Amy sang to your mother because she was high and she is just like that. We have a virtual substance abuse problem.
The yummy mynu for Womyn's Camp and Melissa's sense of humor. Isn't yummy a wonderful word. It is a fact that I will be eating better while camping than I eat at home. I need a cook. What do you say Melissa, do you want the job?
Countdown to Camp and the anticipation that is building. Thank you Michelle, Shanan and Kim for your inspired idea and follow through.
Putting together the ice breaker, first night, activity and the closing ceremony. I LOVE that I got that assignment.
Books by Cheri Huber and the idea that Adler, Zen and Sub-personalities could be combined into something so simple a kid can understand it.
Sunshine
Motorcycle rides
Trips to Paris
Wordless connections
Friendship
All of you, awe inspiring, goosebump causing, mouth open, head thrown back, laughing outloud type of people.
Hugs
Kari
Working in the yard most of the day yesterday and seeing it start to come together.
Having the house totally to myself last night. I love alone time.
Waking up this morning feeling very happy, relaxed and good.
My most favorite TV show, The Office, that I can never watch when it is on but thanks to
DVR can save and watch over and over.
Sharon's silly word game yesterday. If you didn't see it ask her to send it to you because it is hilarious. I danced with a gangster because I was drunk. Amy sang to your mother because she was high and she is just like that. We have a virtual substance abuse problem.
The yummy mynu for Womyn's Camp and Melissa's sense of humor. Isn't yummy a wonderful word. It is a fact that I will be eating better while camping than I eat at home. I need a cook. What do you say Melissa, do you want the job?
Countdown to Camp and the anticipation that is building. Thank you Michelle, Shanan and Kim for your inspired idea and follow through.
Putting together the ice breaker, first night, activity and the closing ceremony. I LOVE that I got that assignment.
Books by Cheri Huber and the idea that Adler, Zen and Sub-personalities could be combined into something so simple a kid can understand it.
Sunshine
Motorcycle rides
Trips to Paris
Wordless connections
Friendship
All of you, awe inspiring, goosebump causing, mouth open, head thrown back, laughing outloud type of people.
Hugs
Kari
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Healing
Today I am grateful for:
Waking up feeling really good
6am yoga followed by an hour long walk
Reading that Leo will be posting again soon
Receiving my shopping list for camping which means it is getting close. It also means that Miss Mel is doing a kick ass job of being the food lady.
Finding where I can buy the Melitta manual coffee maker so I don't have to go a single day without great coffee. You just boil the water and pour it onto the grounds
Seeing Edename on the list mmmmm
Loving my job- I get paid to play
Greg Liber and his sense of humor, honesty and gentle ways
Home schooling made possible through information given to me by my good friend Amy :-)
Love and peace
You darling you
Waking up feeling really good
6am yoga followed by an hour long walk
Reading that Leo will be posting again soon
Receiving my shopping list for camping which means it is getting close. It also means that Miss Mel is doing a kick ass job of being the food lady.
Finding where I can buy the Melitta manual coffee maker so I don't have to go a single day without great coffee. You just boil the water and pour it onto the grounds
Seeing Edename on the list mmmmm
Loving my job- I get paid to play
Greg Liber and his sense of humor, honesty and gentle ways
Home schooling made possible through information given to me by my good friend Amy :-)
Love and peace
You darling you
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Happy Thought for 5/01/07
There is no such thing as right or wrong. Someone just made it all up and passed it on.
Understanding
Today I am grateful for:
The gift of each new morning and the possibiities it brings
Reading the lists that each of you write and getting inspiration and chuckles from them
Receiving my shipment of Cheri Huber books from Amazon. The fact that they were free with gift certificates earned from other purchases.
The simplicity of her writing and being able to use it this morning to get centered and clear on something that was keeping me from "the now"
The wonderful truth that there is only right now
The wonderful truth that you can only get from others what you give to yourself
The wonderful truth that there is nothing wrong with anyone and no one needs to be fixed
Feeling on the cusp and being encouraged rather than overwhelmed by it.
Jim's healing
The fresh honey, strawberries, raspberries, cherries, apricots, rhubarb, vegies of all kinds and flowers that were all in abundance at my grandpa Roy's house when I was a kid. The piles of sawdust to play in the area where he cut the wood to heat his home. The smell of a house heated with wood. The extended family piling into cars to go out to the woods hunting huckleberries and wild mushrooms. The joys of growing up "country".
Re-connecting with the wonders of my childhood.
Living in a town that still has a milkman. Having wonderful organic milk and cream delivered to my house in a truck painted to look like a cow.
Coffee with cream
Hot baths
Sushi
Sunshine
All of you
hugs
Kari
The gift of each new morning and the possibiities it brings
Reading the lists that each of you write and getting inspiration and chuckles from them
Receiving my shipment of Cheri Huber books from Amazon. The fact that they were free with gift certificates earned from other purchases.
The simplicity of her writing and being able to use it this morning to get centered and clear on something that was keeping me from "the now"
The wonderful truth that there is only right now
The wonderful truth that you can only get from others what you give to yourself
The wonderful truth that there is nothing wrong with anyone and no one needs to be fixed
Feeling on the cusp and being encouraged rather than overwhelmed by it.
Jim's healing
The fresh honey, strawberries, raspberries, cherries, apricots, rhubarb, vegies of all kinds and flowers that were all in abundance at my grandpa Roy's house when I was a kid. The piles of sawdust to play in the area where he cut the wood to heat his home. The smell of a house heated with wood. The extended family piling into cars to go out to the woods hunting huckleberries and wild mushrooms. The joys of growing up "country".
Re-connecting with the wonders of my childhood.
Living in a town that still has a milkman. Having wonderful organic milk and cream delivered to my house in a truck painted to look like a cow.
Coffee with cream
Hot baths
Sushi
Sunshine
All of you
hugs
Kari
Monday, April 30, 2007
Connection
This morning I am grateful for:
So many wonderful moments and connections on this week-end
The faith that people have in me
A deep knowing that this work changes lives
The number of people willing to drive long distances to be on the TLC week-end
Feeling loved and understood by so many without having to say anything.
Leo having a wonderful time on his adventure even though we missed him
Melissa and Shannon's beautiful song and willingness to stretch and preform at graduation
The Indiana faction and ALL that they do to bring joy and inspiration. The opportunity to have two outdoor lunches with them and hear about their passions.
Sherry for doing a great job with the music and coming up with some great new songs.
Anna for her laughter and giving me credit for manifesting a great new guy for her. You can't really manifest for other people so I didn't do it, but it's fun to think I have that much influence.
Amy for being everyone's good friend.
Missing Sarah on the week-end but knowing that she is going to have a kick ass trip trip to Europe.
Getting such a kick out of having Levi on the week-end and seeing how magnetic he is. In my mind he will always be a little guy with chocolate on his face. Seeing him smile and dance. He so needed that. Thank you ladies.
The excitement that is building around womyn's camp. I can't wait
The work of Cherie Huber and being able to use her techniques a few times on Sunday afternoon.
Letting myself be who I am which is not perfect, I get cranky and sometimes take things personally, I blame other people for my negative feelings. I want to lash out. I want to quit. Through all of this though, I have the awareness that my reactions belong to me and are not caused by someone else (that is the part I am grateful for) I am not doing this from a place of unconscious, unskilled behavior, it is now conscious unskilled behavior, but that's progress.
I do not want to present myself or be seen as someone who always "has it all together" because I'm not. I am grateful that I am human.
Getting a laugh about being described as raunchy.
You, you, you
hugs and kisses
Kari
So many wonderful moments and connections on this week-end
The faith that people have in me
A deep knowing that this work changes lives
The number of people willing to drive long distances to be on the TLC week-end
Feeling loved and understood by so many without having to say anything.
Leo having a wonderful time on his adventure even though we missed him
Melissa and Shannon's beautiful song and willingness to stretch and preform at graduation
The Indiana faction and ALL that they do to bring joy and inspiration. The opportunity to have two outdoor lunches with them and hear about their passions.
Sherry for doing a great job with the music and coming up with some great new songs.
Anna for her laughter and giving me credit for manifesting a great new guy for her. You can't really manifest for other people so I didn't do it, but it's fun to think I have that much influence.
Amy for being everyone's good friend.
Missing Sarah on the week-end but knowing that she is going to have a kick ass trip trip to Europe.
Getting such a kick out of having Levi on the week-end and seeing how magnetic he is. In my mind he will always be a little guy with chocolate on his face. Seeing him smile and dance. He so needed that. Thank you ladies.
The excitement that is building around womyn's camp. I can't wait
The work of Cherie Huber and being able to use her techniques a few times on Sunday afternoon.
Letting myself be who I am which is not perfect, I get cranky and sometimes take things personally, I blame other people for my negative feelings. I want to lash out. I want to quit. Through all of this though, I have the awareness that my reactions belong to me and are not caused by someone else (that is the part I am grateful for) I am not doing this from a place of unconscious, unskilled behavior, it is now conscious unskilled behavior, but that's progress.
I do not want to present myself or be seen as someone who always "has it all together" because I'm not. I am grateful that I am human.
Getting a laugh about being described as raunchy.
You, you, you
hugs and kisses
Kari
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Breath
This fine morning I am grateful for:
Discovering the works of Cheri Huber, reading and listening to podcasts. She has a brilliant mix of zen, sub-personality work and practical life advice. The idea to put together a class at the center to share her with others.
A fun week with our Finnish guests. Seeing Iiris get excited about so many things she had seen in American movies, baseball game, casino, our sub-division which she said reminded her of the SIMS, shopping mall.
My anxiety attack yesterday and my ability to use the skills I have been practicing.
Scott's patience and understanding when I get in that crazy negative thinking.
Scott for handling the details of a reception we are hosting on Friday. My ability to let go and let his level of delegating be ok.
Early morning yoga followed by meditation
Sarah's trip to Europe and how wonderful it feels to "just do it"
Taylor coming home this week-end for Levi's birthday.
Keeping faith that he will find his way and our home can remain a peaceful loving, supportive place.
Some statements on Barb's e-mail that make it sound like Jim Hosler is getting better.
A TLC course with 12 students this month.
Looking forward to teaching two TLC week-ends in a row then heading for Womyn's Camp to relax. woohoo
The absolute abundance I have in my life.
Hugs
Kari
Discovering the works of Cheri Huber, reading and listening to podcasts. She has a brilliant mix of zen, sub-personality work and practical life advice. The idea to put together a class at the center to share her with others.
A fun week with our Finnish guests. Seeing Iiris get excited about so many things she had seen in American movies, baseball game, casino, our sub-division which she said reminded her of the SIMS, shopping mall.
My anxiety attack yesterday and my ability to use the skills I have been practicing.
Scott's patience and understanding when I get in that crazy negative thinking.
Scott for handling the details of a reception we are hosting on Friday. My ability to let go and let his level of delegating be ok.
Early morning yoga followed by meditation
Sarah's trip to Europe and how wonderful it feels to "just do it"
Taylor coming home this week-end for Levi's birthday.
Keeping faith that he will find his way and our home can remain a peaceful loving, supportive place.
Some statements on Barb's e-mail that make it sound like Jim Hosler is getting better.
A TLC course with 12 students this month.
Looking forward to teaching two TLC week-ends in a row then heading for Womyn's Camp to relax. woohoo
The absolute abundance I have in my life.
Hugs
Kari
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Happy Thought for Tuesday 4/10/07
Sometimes it is just better not to know. Never ever ever take a blacklight into a hotel room.
Why this qualifies as a happy thought I have no idea. kisses
Why this qualifies as a happy thought I have no idea. kisses
Contentment
This morning I am so grateful for:
This glog and the connection it gives me to people I am madly in love with and inspired by.
The power of gratitude.
Levi, it is so nice having him around and he knows how to fix and assemble things
Our exchange student from Finland that lived with us 7 years ago bringing his girlfriend to meet us. The opportunity to re-connect with him and help her get to know America.
Being the proud owner and propietor of the PP hotel/flop house. Scott's parents and Darien in, Scott's parents out, Levi in, Taylor in, Sam's friend Mac in, Mac out, Taylor out, Darien out, Juuso and Liris in. This is within 10 days.
Barb and Jim Hosler for opening the Monroe Global Relationship Center 16 years ago and creating a path for my life vision to flow down.
Vicki White for telling me about UYO 15 years ago. Actually, I listened in on her conversation with someone else and immediatly signed up.
Knowing that the right people will be at the April course and all it takes is vision and spreading the word.
Looking forward to seeing many of you at the April course.
Looking forward to the Womyn's camping trip and loving the blog Michelle created.
Watching Sam and Darien play guitar hero, heads bobbing and getting into it. Them being suprized that we know the songs. It is a course in classic rock as well as a video game.
Free Hugs
Laughter
Hot coffee with cream
The internet
Digital photographs
Edename
Yoga
Jazz Music
Podcasts
Ikea and all things Scandinavian
Love
Life
You
This glog and the connection it gives me to people I am madly in love with and inspired by.
The power of gratitude.
Levi, it is so nice having him around and he knows how to fix and assemble things
Our exchange student from Finland that lived with us 7 years ago bringing his girlfriend to meet us. The opportunity to re-connect with him and help her get to know America.
Being the proud owner and propietor of the PP hotel/flop house. Scott's parents and Darien in, Scott's parents out, Levi in, Taylor in, Sam's friend Mac in, Mac out, Taylor out, Darien out, Juuso and Liris in. This is within 10 days.
Barb and Jim Hosler for opening the Monroe Global Relationship Center 16 years ago and creating a path for my life vision to flow down.
Vicki White for telling me about UYO 15 years ago. Actually, I listened in on her conversation with someone else and immediatly signed up.
Knowing that the right people will be at the April course and all it takes is vision and spreading the word.
Looking forward to seeing many of you at the April course.
Looking forward to the Womyn's camping trip and loving the blog Michelle created.
Watching Sam and Darien play guitar hero, heads bobbing and getting into it. Them being suprized that we know the songs. It is a course in classic rock as well as a video game.
Free Hugs
Laughter
Hot coffee with cream
The internet
Digital photographs
Edename
Yoga
Jazz Music
Podcasts
Ikea and all things Scandinavian
Love
Life
You
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Abundance
Today I am grateful for:
Feeling like I have so much time to run errands and get things done because Sam is on "Spring Break". Mornings free woohoo
Tiger's opening day festivities- The high energy and excitement that was everywhere down town. Even watching the drunk people dance in the street at two in the afternoon was fun.
Our season ticket seats are awesome.
A beautiful, sunny, clear day for the game and knowing that there are many more to come.
My brother staying with us for a while and knowing that he will find the clarity and peace that he so deserves.
Scott for his generosity and loving heart. He always says "of course" when someone is in need. Over the years we have offered sanctuary to many people and I know that we will always have an open door policy.
The fact that the Podiatry Palace is actually a flop house and we wouldn't have it any other way.
Having Darien here this week for his spring break and listening to the laughter that is an almost constant when he and Sam are together.
A family dinner for Easter. Having a discussion with a jewish friend about how the Last Supper was actually a Jewish ritual as Christ was a jew and it happened before Christianity even existed. This is the friend who gave a toast at Easter last year that went something like this "raise your glasses to our brother J.C."
Having an interest in and feeling a responsibility to teach our kids something about all of the worlds religions. Knowing that there are many paths up the mountain.
Peace of heart and mind
Edename
Early morning yoga
Hot coffee with cream
Having an old fashioned milkman that delivers farm fresh organic milk and cream in glass bottles to our house every week.
The new produce market that opened in Monroe and the wonderful smell when I walked through the door.
You
Hugs
Kari
Feeling like I have so much time to run errands and get things done because Sam is on "Spring Break". Mornings free woohoo
Tiger's opening day festivities- The high energy and excitement that was everywhere down town. Even watching the drunk people dance in the street at two in the afternoon was fun.
Our season ticket seats are awesome.
A beautiful, sunny, clear day for the game and knowing that there are many more to come.
My brother staying with us for a while and knowing that he will find the clarity and peace that he so deserves.
Scott for his generosity and loving heart. He always says "of course" when someone is in need. Over the years we have offered sanctuary to many people and I know that we will always have an open door policy.
The fact that the Podiatry Palace is actually a flop house and we wouldn't have it any other way.
Having Darien here this week for his spring break and listening to the laughter that is an almost constant when he and Sam are together.
A family dinner for Easter. Having a discussion with a jewish friend about how the Last Supper was actually a Jewish ritual as Christ was a jew and it happened before Christianity even existed. This is the friend who gave a toast at Easter last year that went something like this "raise your glasses to our brother J.C."
Having an interest in and feeling a responsibility to teach our kids something about all of the worlds religions. Knowing that there are many paths up the mountain.
Peace of heart and mind
Edename
Early morning yoga
Hot coffee with cream
Having an old fashioned milkman that delivers farm fresh organic milk and cream in glass bottles to our house every week.
The new produce market that opened in Monroe and the wonderful smell when I walked through the door.
You
Hugs
Kari
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Smiles
This beautiful Saturday morning I am grateful for:
A celebration dinner and movie with friends- great food, laughter, some serious talk, a couple of happy claps and a big ass slice of chocolate cake with ice cream and chocolate sauce. mmmmmmmmmmm
Having a great sitter who loves Sam and always says yes even when it is short notice. Her car which allows her to take Sam out to eat then drive herself home after midnight when we are tired.
The beautiful, glamorous birthday girl who has been a true friend to me for many years.
The wonderfully efficient admin, personal assistant extrordanaire that helps pick dresses and the right perfume, has the table reserved in seconds flat, gets what ever she wants from the waiter and is interested in politics. Her amazing mix of sweet and salty.
Scott's parent's visiting today and bringing Darien to stay for Spring Break. The Laughter that Darien always brings.
Linda, Darien's mom, recovering from her surgery and relishing the clarity and renewed connections that times of struggle can bring.
The Hoslers and the CLE that has changed the course of my life completely. Scott and I met on a UYO (TLC) course in 1993. We started dating the next spring and well the rest is history.
Plans to meet Taylor for shopping tomorrow. A mother/daughter day out. fun
My new addiction to Edename. It is bad, I start thinking about when I can have more as soon as I finish what I have. I make a mental list of places I might be able to buy it in bulk to save trips and money. I never want to run out. My wondering if the sushi people are noticing and judging how often I am in there.
The way of the Peaceful Warrior
All of you dear friends.
Hugs
Kari
A celebration dinner and movie with friends- great food, laughter, some serious talk, a couple of happy claps and a big ass slice of chocolate cake with ice cream and chocolate sauce. mmmmmmmmmmm
Having a great sitter who loves Sam and always says yes even when it is short notice. Her car which allows her to take Sam out to eat then drive herself home after midnight when we are tired.
The beautiful, glamorous birthday girl who has been a true friend to me for many years.
The wonderfully efficient admin, personal assistant extrordanaire that helps pick dresses and the right perfume, has the table reserved in seconds flat, gets what ever she wants from the waiter and is interested in politics. Her amazing mix of sweet and salty.
Scott's parent's visiting today and bringing Darien to stay for Spring Break. The Laughter that Darien always brings.
Linda, Darien's mom, recovering from her surgery and relishing the clarity and renewed connections that times of struggle can bring.
The Hoslers and the CLE that has changed the course of my life completely. Scott and I met on a UYO (TLC) course in 1993. We started dating the next spring and well the rest is history.
Plans to meet Taylor for shopping tomorrow. A mother/daughter day out. fun
My new addiction to Edename. It is bad, I start thinking about when I can have more as soon as I finish what I have. I make a mental list of places I might be able to buy it in bulk to save trips and money. I never want to run out. My wondering if the sushi people are noticing and judging how often I am in there.
The way of the Peaceful Warrior
All of you dear friends.
Hugs
Kari
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Happy Thought for Thursday 3/29
"Every moment of your life is infinitely creative and the universe is endlessly bountiful. Just put forth a clear enough request and everything your heart desires must come to you."
Ghandi
Ghandi
Manifesting
Today I am grateful for:
Birthday Parties and the chance to celebrate what has been and what is to come
Knowing without a doubt that we all can and will manifest the perfect life for us
The friendships I have in my life, some old some new, that inspire me as I see each of you living in your power and grace
Laughter
Spending each morning with Sam and knowing how precious this time is. Watching him learn and get excited about science (no science projects at this school). He will be a grown man before I blink twice. I look at Taylor and it really seems like only a couple of years ago that she was 11.
Scott for being so very intelligent and hard working that it allows me to have the freedom to do school at home.
Scott and my ability to manifest together. 12 years ago when we put all of our money into opening Scott's private practice, we used to say everyday "people love to give us money".
At the time we had just gotten married. I cashed in my retirement fund from my county job for us to live on, we had David and Taylor at home, Sam was a baby, Scott owed big bucks in past child support and over $100,000 in student loans. We lived in the tiny little house I bought after my divorce. We literally didn't have two dimes to rub together. Scott cut out a picture of the home he wanted to build someday and it is amazingly like the Podiatry Palace. IT REALLY WORKS!!!!!!
Even more important than manifesting money and freedom- I relish my ability to bring the most wonderful people into my life.
Each and every one of you
Hugs and kisses
Kari
Birthday Parties and the chance to celebrate what has been and what is to come
Knowing without a doubt that we all can and will manifest the perfect life for us
The friendships I have in my life, some old some new, that inspire me as I see each of you living in your power and grace
Laughter
Spending each morning with Sam and knowing how precious this time is. Watching him learn and get excited about science (no science projects at this school). He will be a grown man before I blink twice. I look at Taylor and it really seems like only a couple of years ago that she was 11.
Scott for being so very intelligent and hard working that it allows me to have the freedom to do school at home.
Scott and my ability to manifest together. 12 years ago when we put all of our money into opening Scott's private practice, we used to say everyday "people love to give us money".
At the time we had just gotten married. I cashed in my retirement fund from my county job for us to live on, we had David and Taylor at home, Sam was a baby, Scott owed big bucks in past child support and over $100,000 in student loans. We lived in the tiny little house I bought after my divorce. We literally didn't have two dimes to rub together. Scott cut out a picture of the home he wanted to build someday and it is amazingly like the Podiatry Palace. IT REALLY WORKS!!!!!!
Even more important than manifesting money and freedom- I relish my ability to bring the most wonderful people into my life.
Each and every one of you
Hugs and kisses
Kari
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Happy Thought for Tuesday 3/27
Some psychology professionals are taking the stand that hearing voices is not neccessarily an indicator of mental illness. Whew!
Monday, March 26, 2007
Monday Gratitude
Today I am grateful for:
Reading the lists I receive from each of you and being inspired by them. For those of you I don't see often it really allows the connection to continue and grow.
Sarah for telling me about teen night at the library. I have a fake ID so I can go. No not really but I think Sam and his friends would really like it.
A beautiful, warm, sunny day followed by a refreshing rain I LOVE SPRING
Spending the afternoon at IKEA yesterday and having a heck of a time when I should have been at the follow-up meeting. I bought the best new pillow for my head which has been feeling very middle aged lately.
Pigging out on junk food once in a while especially while laughing and playing a game with good friends like Sherry, Jen, Barb, Cathy, Karen and Karen.
Cribbage and my hope that someone on the camping trip will know how to play. I love cards and games. The idea of sitting at a picnic table all afternoon just being there. Ok maybe I'll take a hike or something but dancing around the fire all night will take a lot of energy so I have to rest up and pace myself. woohoo
The fabulous Michelle J-T and the wonderful, loving, feminine, fun energy she has brought to our world. I can't wait to read Mama Gina and learn some of her secrets. Love you girl!
My life that just feels really good and easy right now.
Each and every one of you. Sorry that I missed the follow-up because I missed the hugs.
Hugs and kisses
Kari
Reading the lists I receive from each of you and being inspired by them. For those of you I don't see often it really allows the connection to continue and grow.
Sarah for telling me about teen night at the library. I have a fake ID so I can go. No not really but I think Sam and his friends would really like it.
A beautiful, warm, sunny day followed by a refreshing rain I LOVE SPRING
Spending the afternoon at IKEA yesterday and having a heck of a time when I should have been at the follow-up meeting. I bought the best new pillow for my head which has been feeling very middle aged lately.
Pigging out on junk food once in a while especially while laughing and playing a game with good friends like Sherry, Jen, Barb, Cathy, Karen and Karen.
Cribbage and my hope that someone on the camping trip will know how to play. I love cards and games. The idea of sitting at a picnic table all afternoon just being there. Ok maybe I'll take a hike or something but dancing around the fire all night will take a lot of energy so I have to rest up and pace myself. woohoo
The fabulous Michelle J-T and the wonderful, loving, feminine, fun energy she has brought to our world. I can't wait to read Mama Gina and learn some of her secrets. Love you girl!
My life that just feels really good and easy right now.
Each and every one of you. Sorry that I missed the follow-up because I missed the hugs.
Hugs and kisses
Kari
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Laughter
This morning I am grateful for:
Spending last night with a great bunch of people. Seeing Chuck the birthday man looking really happy and honored to have his friends gather in his honor.
The 4 comedians that preformed at the party. They really had some great material especially the one that played the guitar and sang funny rewrites of old songs such as "I did it my wife's way" and some Monkee's song about a drag queen. This comedian was the guest of honor.
Throw your head back, let it rip without any thoughts of how it will sound or look laughter.
Listening to Scott and his high school friends remember and laugh about all of the CRAZY and very illegal things they did in high school. The culture then was much more tolerant of teenage antics. That is a good thing because all of these currently upstanding citizens would probably be locked up.
Smiling when I think of Craig as the angry, long haired, drum player in the corner. This description is so opposite of all of my experiences with Craig. I like the idea.
Being in awe of all the wonderful, inspiring people I have drawn into my world.
Tut.com
Another gathering of friends tonight.
Ducks in the back yard. Frogs in the pool.
Early morning yoga.
Hugs
Kari
Spending last night with a great bunch of people. Seeing Chuck the birthday man looking really happy and honored to have his friends gather in his honor.
The 4 comedians that preformed at the party. They really had some great material especially the one that played the guitar and sang funny rewrites of old songs such as "I did it my wife's way" and some Monkee's song about a drag queen. This comedian was the guest of honor.
Throw your head back, let it rip without any thoughts of how it will sound or look laughter.
Listening to Scott and his high school friends remember and laugh about all of the CRAZY and very illegal things they did in high school. The culture then was much more tolerant of teenage antics. That is a good thing because all of these currently upstanding citizens would probably be locked up.
Smiling when I think of Craig as the angry, long haired, drum player in the corner. This description is so opposite of all of my experiences with Craig. I like the idea.
Being in awe of all the wonderful, inspiring people I have drawn into my world.
Tut.com
Another gathering of friends tonight.
Ducks in the back yard. Frogs in the pool.
Early morning yoga.
Hugs
Kari
Friday, March 23, 2007
Anticipation
Today I am grateful for:
My in-laws coming to visit today and taking care of Sam for us tonight.
Going to Cleveland for the birthday party of a good friend that Scott has known since high school, about 35 years. Happy 50th Chuck.
People who know all of our crazy history and love us anyway
An invitation to a "Laugh until you pee your pants" get together tomorrow night. Accepting the fact that it won't take much. :-) ahhh the wonders of midlife.
My dear friend Sharon turning 40, looking forward to it and looking fabulous while doing it. We established that she has always wanted to play with the big kids.
Tiger's tickets and Summer, Summer, Summer, Summer being on it's wonderous way
Looking out the window at our beautiful backyard and pool and visualizing all of the fun we are going to have out there. The frustration of construction is behind us and it's all fun and games from here.
Getting the bathroom finished and finding the right patio furniture at a good price.
That Scott calls our house the Podiatry Palace.
Having all of you over to the PP for "good times"
That the glog effect is spreading in all directions
Hugs and Kisses
Kari
My in-laws coming to visit today and taking care of Sam for us tonight.
Going to Cleveland for the birthday party of a good friend that Scott has known since high school, about 35 years. Happy 50th Chuck.
People who know all of our crazy history and love us anyway
An invitation to a "Laugh until you pee your pants" get together tomorrow night. Accepting the fact that it won't take much. :-) ahhh the wonders of midlife.
My dear friend Sharon turning 40, looking forward to it and looking fabulous while doing it. We established that she has always wanted to play with the big kids.
Tiger's tickets and Summer, Summer, Summer, Summer being on it's wonderous way
Looking out the window at our beautiful backyard and pool and visualizing all of the fun we are going to have out there. The frustration of construction is behind us and it's all fun and games from here.
Getting the bathroom finished and finding the right patio furniture at a good price.
That Scott calls our house the Podiatry Palace.
Having all of you over to the PP for "good times"
That the glog effect is spreading in all directions
Hugs and Kisses
Kari
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Inspiration
Today I am grateful for:
Being inspired by others to add to my glog page. Getting a chuckle from the name links on Melissa's page.
Learning how to do new stuff that really is simple once you do it
Notes from the Universe
A long talk on the phone with my Mom this morning.
Making plans to attend a family reunion in Idaho in June. Possibly driving to Seattle from Boise with my sister and making stops along the way to visit old haunts and old friends.
Hoping to cross paths with Michelle while we are both in Washington. I would love to spend a few days in the San Juans.
Being offered a job as the director of The Children's Center in Monroe. I chose to pass but it is a compliment to be asked. My goal is to never have a "real" job again. I define real as having to be there each day at the time they say and accomplish what they decide should be accomplished. Who "they" are I really don't know except that they aren't me.
My husband who gives me everything and asks for very little.
Kind words about me on the gratitude lists of others and the "when we met" questionaire that is circulating. Not being bothered at all by the things that were not so positive.
Feeling good and optimistic about life which means that my funk is gone. woohoo
Hugs and kisses
Each and every one of you.
Kari
Being inspired by others to add to my glog page. Getting a chuckle from the name links on Melissa's page.
Learning how to do new stuff that really is simple once you do it
Notes from the Universe
A long talk on the phone with my Mom this morning.
Making plans to attend a family reunion in Idaho in June. Possibly driving to Seattle from Boise with my sister and making stops along the way to visit old haunts and old friends.
Hoping to cross paths with Michelle while we are both in Washington. I would love to spend a few days in the San Juans.
Being offered a job as the director of The Children's Center in Monroe. I chose to pass but it is a compliment to be asked. My goal is to never have a "real" job again. I define real as having to be there each day at the time they say and accomplish what they decide should be accomplished. Who "they" are I really don't know except that they aren't me.
My husband who gives me everything and asks for very little.
Kind words about me on the gratitude lists of others and the "when we met" questionaire that is circulating. Not being bothered at all by the things that were not so positive.
Feeling good and optimistic about life which means that my funk is gone. woohoo
Hugs and kisses
Each and every one of you.
Kari
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Relaxation
This morning I am grateful for:
Sleeping till 10 then spending another hour drinking coffee and reading the paper
Making chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast
Dinner on Friday night with very interesting people from Pakistan
Taking Sam and his friend to see a local production of MacBeth
Finishing the laundry. I love doing the laundry because I love the smell of clean clothes.
Yoga
Green tea
Blue sky with fluffy white clouds that don't even look real
Looking at the spring and summer calendar and seeing all of the great things we have planned
Tiger's season tickets
Friends to laugh with
Figuring out this blogging thing (in advance) so my lists don't disappear.
Hugs
Kari
Sleeping till 10 then spending another hour drinking coffee and reading the paper
Making chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast
Dinner on Friday night with very interesting people from Pakistan
Taking Sam and his friend to see a local production of MacBeth
Finishing the laundry. I love doing the laundry because I love the smell of clean clothes.
Yoga
Green tea
Blue sky with fluffy white clouds that don't even look real
Looking at the spring and summer calendar and seeing all of the great things we have planned
Tiger's season tickets
Friends to laugh with
Figuring out this blogging thing (in advance) so my lists don't disappear.
Hugs
Kari
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Choices
Today I am grateful for:
My impulsive decision to have my hair cut short
My new summer, low maintanance doo
sushi and edename for dinner (thank you Leo for teaching me to love sushi)
Looking at options for summer travel.
The idea that Amy and I share a brain- I don't know how really but I guess it's true. We do both love Bob (Marley) .
An afternoon off tomorrow- plans to get a pedicure
One of our exchange students from Finland coming to visit in a few weeks so we can meet his girlfriend. He lived with us for 6 months in 1999
Plans to go to Tiger's opening day
My great life
You
My impulsive decision to have my hair cut short
My new summer, low maintanance doo
sushi and edename for dinner (thank you Leo for teaching me to love sushi)
Looking at options for summer travel.
The idea that Amy and I share a brain- I don't know how really but I guess it's true. We do both love Bob (Marley) .
An afternoon off tomorrow- plans to get a pedicure
One of our exchange students from Finland coming to visit in a few weeks so we can meet his girlfriend. He lived with us for 6 months in 1999
Plans to go to Tiger's opening day
My great life
You
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Friends
I am deeply grateful for Michelle for setting this blog up for me and to Shanan for sending the instructions on how to set it up myself. I am blessed with wonderful friends.
Gratitude
- The fancy blog/glog gratitude lists that are inspiring me to step it up (even though I have no idea how)
- Receiving lists from many people and feeling connected to each person through the lists.
- Loving it when a list from someone I haven't heard from in a while pops up.
- Knowing there are already several enrollments for the April TLC course. That ball is rolling.
- The spring weather yesterday and what is coming our way. Yippee
- Early morning yoga, especially when it takes some will to get out of bed and get started.
- Knowing that each of our paths are perfect for us and that you truely can't do this experience of life wrong.
- Play
- Bob Marley, who wants to love you and treat you right, well and all of the more present (alive) men who want to do the same
- Letting go of the ones that don't
- The picture of my Mom and Dad when they were young that I have on the wall in my office. It sooo helps me to understand them and see their struggle.
- The picture of my kids that I have on my computer desk top- I love them to the depths of my being
- Seeing it all as simply being what it is, letting what's over be over
- Looking forward in to a bright and connected future.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
This morning I am grateful for
- The way things worked out with the TLC week-end. Which offered me many things
- The chance to explore some of my own issues both in group time and in private talks with people I love
- The chance to play openly and freely without having to be thinking about committments and work
- Being reminded how much I love the work that I do
- The chance to experience TLC from the assistant side and be reminded what a HUGE committment of self and time each assistant gives.
- Seeing how essential it is to offer assistants opportunities to work along with students and to keep the energy moving
- Time to bond
- Excitement about upcoming trips
- Getting "free hugs" at Panera
- My friend Denise being very touched about the balloons Sherry and I sent her in memory of her son Ryan
- Having the hunky supervisor team of Craig and Dean for the April course and already having 4+ enrollments. woohoo
- All of you
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