Monthly Archives: July 2010
Fortunate
Being around people who see themselves as fortunate is always such a pleasure. They are continually thankful, they rarely complain, and they’re usually pretty joyful. I kinda like that in a person.
Ojala
Ever notice that things often sound better when uttered in a language other than your own? Ojala (pronounced: o – HA – la) is Spanish for “I wish” or “I hope”. Because wishing or hoping for something can be intensely personal–like praying–saying … Continue reading
Why is it?
Some people are just born curious. These people make really good scientists (why is it that light travels faster than sound?) or journalists (why is it that most people don’t vote in elections?). These people also make really good conversation. Asking … Continue reading
Posted in Meditative
Tagged conversation, curious, ford, journalist, license plate, Oregon, scientist, why
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Hop On In
Seeing this playful invitation on a convertible Mercedes driving down the highway with the top down is enough to make a person want to call in a mental health day. Quick show of hands–who here needs more play time in your life? … Continue reading
Posted in Playful
Tagged convertible, hop on in, license plate, Mercedes, play time, ride, Washington
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Next
You probably never do this, but sometimes I find myself getting hung up on things. Especially things I wish I would have done better–or at least differently. That would be a good time to look at the license plate on … Continue reading
The Force
The older I get, the more Yoda makes sense to me. Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size, do you? Hmm? And well you should not. For my ally is the Force, and a powerful ally … Continue reading
Posted in Meditative, Spiritual
Tagged energy, license plate, luminous, star wars, the force, volkswagen, VW, yoda
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To Oz
Ok. So there’s this wizard–the Wizard of Oz– who is all powerful. He can give you a heart, or a brain, or some courage, or send you back to Kansas. Oh, but wait. He’s just an ordinary guy. And all … Continue reading
Posted in Playful
Tagged all powerful, bug, license plate, oz, volkswagen, VW, wisdom, wizard of oz
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Love Life
If you start loving your life–and I mean loving it, not surviving it or enduring it or getting through it day by day–everything will get better. Infinitely better. Maybe you’ll even start driving a Lexus…
Posted in For the love, Inspiring, Spiritual
Tagged lexus, license plate, love life, love your life
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Fun Ride
Who was it that said, “Life should be treated of as a fun ride or nothing at all”? Well, if no one said it, someone should; because it’s absolutely true. The ride is meant to be enjoyed. Life is meant … Continue reading
