Tag Archives: Oregon
To the beach
In a recent travel study, by far the #1 preferred destination across all age groups was the beach. If you google ‘ocean sounds’ you’ll find 17.9 million results. Put these two stats together and you’ll find that if we’re not … Continue reading
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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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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Playful
This plate reminds me of the sheer joy of childhood. Remember those days? When you’d be outside with the neighbor kids from sun up to sun down playing and pretending. There were 2 other girls on my block when I … Continue reading
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Tagged charlie's angels, childhood, joy, license plate, Oregon, playful, Toyota
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