Author Archives: michele
Cyrano
The fictional Cyrano de Bergerac (from the play by the same name) was an intriguing character. He was a remarkable duelist, a musician, and a talented and joyful poet. Sadly, he let his extremely large nose steal the confidence to pursue … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Literary
Tagged confidence, cyrano de bergerac, honda, license plate, Oregon, roxane, self-worth, unworthy
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Feisty
feisty – feist*y – adjective, feist·i·er, feist·i·est. Full of animation, energy, or courage; spirited; spunky; plucky ‘Nuff said.
Posted in Playful
Tagged bmw, feisty, license plate, playful, spirited, spunky, Washington
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Angel 54
If you’re as old as I am, you might remember Agent 99 from Get Smart. She was smart, skilled and often played a big part in righting the blunders of Agent 86, Maxwell Smart. I imagine the owner of this … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiring, Spiritual
Tagged agent 99, angel, get smart, Hyundai, maxwell smart, vancouver auto group, Washington
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Wonder
Japanese Christian leader Toyohiko Kagawa once said, “May I never find myself yawning at life.” (Zen and the Art of Anything, Hal W. French) Living life in wonder is the perfect antidote for boredom.
Posted in Inspiring, Meditative
Tagged boredom, Christian, Hal French, Japanese, life, Oregon, prius, Toyohiko Kagawa, Toyota, wonder, zen
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Ms. Cool
That pretty much says it all, doesn’t it? I mean, cool is all-encompassing. Being cool–or even better, Ms. Cool–implies certain things. Confident, witty, calm under pressure, a better than average dresser…all things I’d like to be when I grow up.
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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