On Wednesday morning the water pump light was still working on the monitor panel. The night before, a dear friend’s husband said that he was convinced it had been a loose wire, probably at the switch, and that the air conditioner probably caused just enough vibration to make it work. He was sure that all was fine. And so I drove to the gas station...
Read MoreLast Days, First Days
SUNDAY: It is my last weekend in Phoenix and of course, I feel a mix of excitement and sadness, leaving Marika and Mabel and what I’ve gotten used to in order to experience what is next. Present. Future. This is my mantra. Embrace what is, with an eye on the horizon. And so this morning, Marika and I enjoyed breakfast on the patio while I ticked off...
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It is the last Wednesday before I officially head out on the Heart Sparks Road Tour. These past few weeks have been a steady stream of working and readying, prepping and planning, and riding the unexpected bumps in the road. My favorite swivel chair in the RV broke at the base. After checking the RV salvage yard for a replacement part, I had a...
Read MoreA Different Kind of Self-Care by Ruth Davis
I recently had a massage with a new massage therapist. As she was working on my troubled right hip she said, “You do so much for others that you haven’t been taking care of yourself.” “Oh no, that’s not me at all,” I said. “I’m very good at being selfish.” I felt she was generalizing, assuming I was...
Read MoreWhat’s In Your Suitcase?
I love old suitcases. Not because of any travel romance, but because they are containers. They hold things. Suitcases are sturdy, compact, colorful. They are resilient, protecting and portable. They have a handle to make them easy to carry around. I have used suitcases to store art supplies and old journals. I’ve used them as end tables in my living...
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