Spark #3

I've wondered what exactly to write about Spark #3. It has loomed so large in my life I didn't know where to start.

I could go on for days, simply days, about the people, the inspiration, the music, the magic. But it occured to me I really don't need to say a single thing.

I'm going to let the pictures tell the story.

And no I'm not pregnant. I just look that way because I ate a ton of naughty stuff at Spark and I puffed up like a balloon person.

Serves me right.

All photos were taken by the adorable Maggie Holmes.

good news

You know what I like?

Good news.

In elementary school we would have the good news moment over the intercom right before the pledge of allegiance.  "Mrs. Egbert is going to have a baby boy! And Karen McDougal from Mr. Reese's third grade class is going to the regional spelling bee championships!"

What a way to start the day.  And I didn't even like Karen McDougal.

Sometimes I wish that as I eat my breakfast an intercom would crackle on and give me the good news moment.

"Thomas scored 95% on his book report! Michael Chabon has a new book out! Frankie Valentine didn't bite anyone yesterday! Now please stand for the pledge of allegiance..."

And I would, because I'm patriotic like that.

But, it seems, good news is a little scarce these days.  This depression we are in, well, it's a little depressing.

But I know a secret. A little good news, if you will. You don't really need someone to tell you what is good about life.  Look around.

I am.

Everyday I'm looking around me at all the goodness that I have to be grateful for. I'm practicing daily gratitude.  If I had an intercom to speak into, I'd broadcast my good news to all my friends every morning.

Alas, no one has seen it fit to hand me an intercom.

But I have social media.  Join me this month in practicing daily gratitude. Everyday find something that is good in your life. Post it to Instagram, facebook or Twitter. Use the hashtag #dailygratitude.

Come on. Join in.  I wanna hear your good news.

植物誌

She is thousands of miles away in a different land, in a different culture, and yet, I feel as if we ever met words would be superfluous.

Our hearts speak the same language.

all photos found here 植物誌

i'm ready

1. Fallen Leaves, 2. Orange Pyracantha Berries, 3. The Ikea orange plaid, 4. Project 365 2010 - Day 52 - Orange Zest Makes Me Happy!

I've been gone a good spell. I've been traveling. Not in the physical sense. In the mental sense.

I've been thinking a fair bit. And wondering.

I've been fighting a battle with my insecurities and doubts.

I heard a friend sing a song that spoke strait to my heart.

And this same friend, well, she asked me, "Are you ready to step into your greatness?"

I had no answer. I didn't know if I was really ready to put my heart out on a platter.

But I do now.

Dear Sarah-

If you are reading this, I want you to know, I thought about it.

I'm ready.