by Margie | Nov 22, 2021 | Latest Thoughts, Live Passionately
We all know that it’s good to be grateful. Yet let’s face it, the gravitational pull to dwell on what we don’t like or perceive as lacking is strong. Unless we consciously choose otherwise, our attention tends to get pulled toward what’s wrong and whom we can...
by Margie | Nov 17, 2021 | Latest Thoughts, Live Passionately
The woman across from me at a dinner I attended recently rolled her eyes in annoyance when the waiter accidentally poured wine into her water glass. As soon as he realized his error, he apologized profusely. But she was frustrated and let him know as much. Later on,...
by Margie | Oct 20, 2021 | Latest Thoughts, Live Passionately
As a kid, my dad often took me fishing in his rusty tin boat. Every now and again it would spring a leak. Dad was always creative in finding ways to plug the leak until we returned to shore. Blue tack. Candy. One time he used an apple. He’d often say, ‘Boats don’t...
by Margie | Sep 15, 2021 | Latest Thoughts, Live Passionately
While I grew up riding horses, I was never a particularly stylish equestrian. More like a pretty rough n’ ready one… gutsy enough to hold on to my wild Brumby we won in a raffle for 20 cents (I kid you not!). I fell off a few times too. Most often because...
by Margie | Sep 8, 2021 | Latest Thoughts, Live Passionately
As I’ve soaked in the spendor of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains over the last week, many times I’ve thought back to this time last year when my future was mired with uncertainty. On more than one occasion I’ve felt like pinching myself. Not just because of...