by Jackie | Living Deliberately, The One With
It’s been said that not all who wander are lost. And then there was that thing about roads diverging in a wood. Despite the romanticized hubbub about the benefits of being lost, I’m not buying it. I like to know where I’m going and how long...
by Jackie | Around NYC, Living Deliberately, The One With
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” – Zen Master Shunryo Suzuki Reggie and I are taking a late afternoon walk. It’s on the steamy side. The sun is at that particular angle where you cannot escape...
by Jackie | Living Deliberately, The One With
I’m not sure that I would have listened to me, but if I could take a Wayne’s World time warp to impart some *wisdom* on my twenty-something self, these are a few of the things I would say. 1. Being creative is largely about protecting precious time....
by Jackie | Life Happens, Living Deliberately
You’re off to great places!Today is your day!Your mountain is waiting,So get on your way! ~ Dr. Seuss One of my favorite things about our community of bloggers is getting to know people all around the world. I’m always curious about far-flung (to...
by Jackie | Animal Instinct, Around NYC, Living Deliberately
I was inspired by Caitlin’s recent post over at Broadside listing 20 things that make her happy. I love this idea because I think it’s wonderful to be grateful for these small moments that can seemingly pass in the blink of an eye. A few years ago, I...
by Jackie | Around NYC, Life Happens, Living Deliberately
When I was a kid, my uncle was on a bowling league. He spent every Wednesday and Saturday night at the bowling alley. He had his own ball, shoes and fancy chamois towelette. I don’t remember that he was unusually competitive. He just enjoyed the company of...
