Here’s wishing you an amazing year filled with love, grace, hope, and laughter. Thank you for your friendship—it has been wonderful getting to know you! All my best, ~Lori (CYD 2010 Image created by Lori [that's me]) Like this post at Jane Be Nimble? There’s more on the way! Get them emailed to your inbox…
Monthly Archives: December 2009
Shedding
[Photo courtesy zaps06] I’m in the process of reinventing myself, shedding my skin, and uncovering a new Lori. A Lori that accepts the cards she’s been dealt and learns to play the hand with grace and gratitude. Actually, to be honest, gratitude remains a stretch for me, but I can certainly focus on living with…
Audio Greetings
[photo by Yours Truly ] Today my message is short and sweet. Please listen… (my audio file is only about one minute long). Click here… And while you’re here—I’d like your opinion. How do you feel about audio files embedded into posts? Do you enjoy listening to them, or do you find you rarely listen…
Front Porch: Brave, Bold Tess
[Photo courtesy Just Chaos] As you all know, I host a weekend series here at Jane Be Nimble called Front Porch with a focus on people’s stories (spanning comedy to tragedy)—to steep us in the human experience. Many of life’s best stories are told on front porches, in break rooms, and in back yards; that’s…
The Peanut Santa
[Awesome photography by me! ha ha ha - er, that's ho ho ho!] When we were kids, my uncles liked to play tricks on us. For example, Uncle Don convinced me to take special care of some sand burrs I found in the yard. He said I needed to take them home and put them…
Blue
[Photo Credit: Flowery *L*u*z*a*] I’ve been drawn to blue lately, more than usual—blue ‘anything.’ Blue skies Blue photos Blue marbles Blue sketch pads Blue ocean Blue incense smoke (as pictured at the top of this post) I am a scientist by training, but I’m also a certified HHP (holistic health practitioner/massage therapist) and have spent…
Nine for 2009: My ‘Proof’ List
[Photo courtesy NASA] When each year draws to a close, I try to make a point to look back and evaluate where I’ve been. If only to appreciate where I’ve been, make sure the tracks I’ve laid are heading in the right direction, and remember that when days get rough, there’s almost a cosmic (some…
Front Porch: Of Bands, Explosions, and Cattle Auctions—Laughter with Jay Schryer
[Photo courtesy Ciamabue] As you all know, I host a weekend series here at Jane Be Nimble called Front Porch with a focus on people’s stories (spanning comedy to tragedy)—to steep us in the human experience. Many of life’s best stories are told on front porches, in break rooms, and in back yards; that’s what…
I’m Showing – Not Telling
[Photo Credit] There’s a flurry of conversation blowing around the microsphere of the web I inhabit—a snowstorm initiated by Lisis Blackston at Quest for Balance. I must say I’m not shocked—that girl tells it like she sees it. (Good for you, Lisis!) I mean, geez, for a woman who has previously compared her ideal post…