"People have a fear of the unknown. Insects have different senses than us, different amounts of limbs, and their body structure is very different. It's hard for us to really relate to them and understand them." — Dominic Monaghan I understand that bugs are different from us, but I'm still terrified of them. Maybe if I had wings and a stinger, I wouldn't be, but I don't. … [Read more...] about FROM THE DEEP END: Don’t bug me!
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FROM THE DEEP END: 50 shades of summer
"Summer was our best season: it was sleeping on the back porch in a cot or trying to sleep in the treehouse; summer was everything good to eat; it was a thousand colors in a parched landscape.” — Harper Lee Harper Lee has a way of describing anything and making it sound profound; this quote is no exception. Summer can be a magical time, or it can be the dog days of heat and … [Read more...] about FROM THE DEEP END: 50 shades of summer
FROM THE DEEP END: Clutter, cleaning, and caring for ourselves
"Having a simplified, uncluttered home is a form of self-care." — Emma Scheib I really do believe that clutter can prevent a person from realizing their goals, being efficient, and feeling settled and satisfied. No one wants to be tripping over their shoes and surrounded by piles of paperwork. It's a massive struggle for me, but I have to say this quote really made me … [Read more...] about FROM THE DEEP END: Clutter, cleaning, and caring for ourselves
FROM THE DEEP END: Seeing the light
"The world is big, and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark." – John Muir. Consistency is something I struggle with. More than a few times, I've written about a topic and said something and then, at some later point, found that I changed my tune. Politics, families, relationships, jobs, and so much else can change on a dime. Sometimes, we must change with … [Read more...] about FROM THE DEEP END: Seeing the light
FROM THE DEEP END: Giving graduates their day
“Oh, let us turn our thoughts today / To Martin Luther King / And recognize that there are ties between us / All men and women living on the Earth / Ties of hope and love / Sister and brotherhood / We are bound together by the task / That stands before us / And the road that lies ahead / We are bound, and we are bound.” — James Taylor No, it’s not Martin Luther King Jr. Day, … [Read more...] about FROM THE DEEP END: Giving graduates their day