A mighty wind______April 20, 2012


There is a conversation on TED.com that I have started with many questions surrounding suicide and the taking of ones own life. You are welcome to participate. The conversation thus far has been rich and people’s deep well of empathy comes out. How do you move beyond why, when someone takes their own life? What … Continue reading

Surfacing____________March 17, 2012


Being underwater and seeing the sunlight at the surface. Having one more load of laundry to do. The one last item on your list. Seeing the summit and knowing how long it will take to get there. Being at peace with the death of friends, a job, what you used to be…..seeing the surface. Anticipation … Continue reading

True North________Jan 25, 2012


It’s happening. Six down….86 to go. This is not radical, nor a new idea or something that millions of people have not tried. For me, in my opening cocoon, it is exciting. The excitement is that I can see results. Be it 6 results……they are mine. The scale has never been a constant in my … Continue reading