by Robin | Jan 30, 2012 | (in)courage, Advice, Great quotes, Inspiring, Life Philosophy, Personal
Inspired by the eloquent, beautiful Viola Davis, during her acceptance speech for the Screen Actor's Guild award for Female Actor in a Leading Role for her portrayal of Aibileen Clark in The Help. "The stain of racism and sexism is not just for...
by Robin | Jan 28, 2012 | Blogging, Life Philosophy, One Sentence Saturday
When I consider the impetus of my fears ~ a combination of the unknown, perspective and imagination, all as they relate to some reality ~ I'm able to trust that most are either unfounded worry or opportunity for personal and/or spiritual transformation. : : : : :...
by Robin | Jan 27, 2012 | Life Philosophy, Memoir, Mom stuff, Personal
These days are finding me running from one thing to the next. I've come to rely on The Never-ending To-Do list, mainly because e.v.e.r.y.thing I can think of TO do must go on the list lest I forget; bathing and breathing included. Most important...
by Robin | Jan 25, 2012 | Adventures in Germany, Ouch!, Personal
Yesterday the floodgates burst, and try as I might to dam them, they were unstoppable force. Today, if you look closely, swollen eyelids testify. My breakdown was precipitated by Perfect Storm– Discovery of losing an $850 porcelain crown A friend hanging...
by Robin | Jan 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
Lucky number 858! Which meant I had to scroll through a LOT of pages of comments before I arrived at the winner's name. This is when numbered comments come in really handy! I wish I could see her face when she realizes she just won a $600 vacuum combo for...