“Memory is a part of the present. It builds us up inside; it knits our bones to our muscles and keeps our hearts pumping. It is memory that reminds our bodies to work, and memory that reminds our spirits to work to: it keeps us who we are.” ~Gregory Maguire Dear Universe, I feel so blessed that I have a …
Life Stories
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” ~Maya Angelou Dear Universe, I love a good story. I like reading them, hearing them, telling them. I especially love when someone wants to share a personal story. I have found that I am the type of person that people have no problem confiding in. And I’m not …
Words of Wisdom
Dear Universe, I have a habit. I’m not sure exactly when it began, but it’s definitely become more frequent these last couple of years. I leave myself pieces of inspiration tucked away in corners, pockets, books, drawers, you name it, that I will come across at some future date. These scraps of paper—which come in many different forms, sometimes even …
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 …
Red Box Realization
Dear Universe, I’m a fan of Red Box. You go, you touch a screen and voila! A movie slides right on out, ready for your viewing pleasure. The process is simple and quick, taking about 30 seconds to a minute, depending on how long it takes you to decide on a choice of film. Returning it? Just as easy. Tap, …