What Is Your “Prism” Phrase for 2022?

​My “intention phrase; my “prism phrase” for 2022 is

TO NOTICE and APPRECIATE.

So much swirls through my day,
Quickly and sometimes fleeting.

What Holiday Season Task Do You Dread?

​I’m from an era when Christmas cards or letters, —
Absolutely required;
Especially from Bob’s heritage.

When Have You Felt Melancholy?

Generous listening.
A few hours later, I’m feeling Melancholy.

What Different Picture Has Shown Up for You?

Bike rides on the two paved trailsAbout 15 miles from home.Cannon Valley Trail & Sakatah Trail.Great finale for 2021 Trail pedaling. Different views show up sinceTrees and bushes are mostly leafless. Lengths of trail with overarching branches;Earlier appearing as leafy green tunnels,Now show “basic” structure.Like cathedral beams meetingAt top of ceiling. Are we like that?With […]

How is November Landing for You?

Natural season changes coming soon,
I’m resisting.
Positive possibilities haven’t yet grabbed me.
In that way, I’m sort of a “Grump-Slump”.
Have you ever been in that spot?

What Unexpected Delight Showed Up This Week?

Third week of October —
Blue skies and weather warm enough for
Glorious outdoor time!

How Did Your Awareness Expand This Week?

I’m just back from speaking to
Great group of women.
Waseca, MN, Catholic Daughters —
They are my expanded awareness.

Where Have Different Circumstances Expanded Your View?

Another speaking opportunity this week,
Reminding me that there is always more to learn.
I “got” the parallel, that
Like bike trips, there are predictable parts,
Bicycles, miles pedaled, hills, weather.

What a Privilege to Get to Tell One’s Story!

My talk this week in Farmington, MN,
FUN!
Engaged, attentive audience,
Giving me their interested response
To my story.

Small World

You never know when your web
Of connections will overlap!

Ride took us through “Park of Trails,”
In Rochester NY.
“Notorious for people getting lost.”
My good fortune—riding behind Nancy!
Not lost.

Want To Quit? Connect!

“Aunt Lin, you’ll have hills on your ride,”
Niece Elizabeth said in an email,
About two months ago.

Hills-schmills, I thought.
I can pedal up hills.

What’s Something Lovely You Noticed?

For a couple of months,
My total focus — riding miles, gaining strength.
Good results, I am stronger.
Effort well-put.

Riding one day this week,
Passing corn field, I thought…