Dear Universe, I’m not a fan of wrapping. I’m not sure I know anyone who is. In theory, I like giving loved ones beautifully wrapped presents that look like a professional handled them. In reality, I don’t always have the patience or the time (often getting to it at the last minute). More often than not, it’s a gift bag …
Divine Day
Dear Universe, Sometimes I just want you to give me a little spiritual guidance. A nudge, a wink, a sign, something. Anything to tell me I am moving in the right direction, a clue as to what’s next or a hint to what I should be doing—in case I am missing anything. So, I ask. And usually you deliver. Little …
Buckets and Buckets
Dear Universe, Turns out, Bucket Lists aren’t just for the things you want to do before you well, kick the bucket. After writing my last post, I did some more “research.” (Thank you Pinterest). Basically I discovered you can make a Bucket List for just about anything you feel like. Going to Florida for vacation? Why not the Vacation Bucket …
100 Things
Dear Universe, A couple of weeks ago, during a writing warm-up in the beginning of class, my students and I got to talking about “Bucket Lists.” You know—the list you make of everything you’d like to accomplish before you die. Now, as I have said before the Bucket List idea seems a little morbid to me, (I like the idea …
12-12-12
Dear Universe, I’ve always liked the number 12—probably because my birthday is January 12th. But throughout my life 1’s and 2’s and 12’s have popped up as significant numbers for me. When I was in grad school, my favorite professor did a lecture, several actually, on the significance of 12. He felt that many books were written in a twelve …
Elf Yourself
Dear Universe, How is it already eight days into December? With the holidays fast approaching, there’s a lot to get done. There’s the shopping, the stocking stuffing, the Santa letter writing, the wrapping… and then there’s the caroling, the cooking and the get togethers. There’s so much to do, yet so little time to do it in. But in the …
Cheesecake Break
Dear Universe, The holidays are in full swing. I went out the other day to try and tackle some holiday shopping and within an hour, the pushing crowds, bumper carts, sappy music and too-packed parking lots had taken a toll. I needed a Santa-sized siesta. But first I had one more stop—Barnes & Noble. As I was walking near the …
Santa Baby
“Santa Baby… I really do believe in you. Let’s see if you believe in me.” Dear Universe, As you may have guessed I am a fan of writing letters. 🙂 So when I saw a Macy’s commercial that involved writing letters to Santa and dropping them off in a gigantic red Santa mailbox, well my ears perked up. Their one …