Dear Universe, About a week ago I walked into the library and saw this simple setup in honor of Valentine’s Day. The neatly wrapped gifts bedazzled with glittery red heart stickers beckoned my attention. Stepping closer, I read the sign. “How about a blind date with a book?” Immediately I loved the idea. What a creative way to inspire someone …
Raise Your Glass
“Don’t be fancy, just get dancey. Why so serious? So raise your glass…” ~Pink Dear Universe, I’m a big fan of the toast. I don’t just mean at weddings, graduations or New Year’s Eve. I mean at any time. I believe you shouldn’t need a special occasion to raise your drink and clink glasses with someone else. Friday night drinks …
Ask and Receive
“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.” ~Zora Neale Hurston Dear Universe, Recently, I came upon this quote and it’s stayed with me, popping into my head at the most unexpected moments. I think I initially liked it because there’s a reassuring quality to it. Confused? Just stick it out; the answers are approaching. And in a …
Bon Voyage
Dear Universe, It’s funny how things you ask for sometimes have a magical way of all working out when you least expect it. I had time off this summer and what I really wanted to do with it was travel. I had other things I wanted to get done and to accomplish, but traveling was on top of the list. …
Spontaneous Spurt
“No matter how many plans you make or how much in control you are, life is always winging it.” ~Carroll Bryant Dear Universe, I’m not exactly the most spontaneous person. I’m not exactly the most rigid, stick-to-my-schedule-need-a-plan-at-all-times person either. I’m a tweeny; I land somewhere between those two. Through the years, I’ve realized the desire to jump up and do …