“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” ~William Shakespeare Dear Universe, About ten years ago, I saw a shooting star for the first time in my life. It was a balmy summer night and I was walking to my car when the brightest flash of light I’d ever seen flew across the dark sky. …
Wish Upon a Blimp
“Wish it, believe it, and it will be so.” ~Deborah Smith Dear Universe, I believe in making wishes. I’m the girl at the birthday party that yells, “Don’t forget to make a wish!” right before the candles will be blown out. I’m the girl that thinks about her own birthday wish for hours ahead of time so I won’t freeze …
Lost Angels
Dear Universe, Well, here I am enjoying sunny Los Angeles on the first leg of my trip. Some hear L.A and they think Beverly Hills, 90210. Others picture the Hollywood sign or the walk of fame. After all, L.A is home to movie stars, almost movie stars and wannabe movie stars (to some degree or another). But for me, it’s just home to one …
Year of the Dragon
Dear Universe, My friend emailed me the other day and delivered some good news about the Chinese New Year. “It’s the year of the water dragon, which they say is a year for wish manifestation!” Granted I have never given much thought to the Chinese New Year and what it means, but when I read her message, I felt …