by Michele Taylor | Jun 10, 2020 | Inspiration
I hadn’t planned to watch the intensely emotional funeral service for George Floyd yesterday. When such events are televised, I feel like an awkward and unwelcome intruder, entering a quiet, private wasteland of grief. As if I could comprehend the pain of losing...
by Michele Taylor | May 10, 2020 | Inspiration
I read a great Post on a timely topic. The advice: “How to stick to the positive health and beauty habits we’ve adopted, post-pandemic”. The writer [kikacarvalhocosta.com ] observed that many of us are using this time to focus more on self-care. Personal...
by Michele Taylor | Feb 14, 2020 | Inspiration, Love
I suppose the Media feels obligated to remind us when February 14th, also known as Valentine’s Day, rolls around each year. It’s easy to fall into the cynicism-trap and believe that it’s just more programming to nudge us into spending money. If I let it, the hype can...
by Michele Taylor | Jan 19, 2020 | Inspiration, Love, Relationships
I can’t put my finger on the exact cause, but for me, January’s been kind of a difficult month. For sure, the cold and dark days set the tone. But I’ve also been feeling extra-emotional and often on the verge of tears. For example, the city where I live (like most...
by Michele Taylor | Dec 29, 2019 | Inspiration
As we approach the cusp of a New Year, I’m not thinking about parties and champagne corks popping, although I definitely enjoy both. For me, the excitement and celebration begins much earlier than 31 December. It enters quietly and gently, like poet Sandburg’s...
by Michele Taylor | Dec 13, 2019 | Inspiration, Love
This time of year, here in the U.S., there’s a lot of Religion on display. Not just twinkling lights creating glittering outlines of reindeer striking poses in people’s front yards – but also gossamer angels floating in trees and homemade Nativity scenes gently...