Category Archives: Inspiration

Limited Thinking Limits Ability

I may have mentioned I have worked with individuals with disabilities.  The last time was in middle management, supervising staff and providing case management for clients. There were so many times staff members had decided someone could not do or  learn to do a certain task, when in reality they could do the task, justContinue reading “Limited Thinking Limits Ability”

Rising to the Call, Driving and Emily Dickinson

“We’d never know how high we are till we are called to rise; and then, if we are true to plan, our statures touch the sky.” — Emily Dickinson Emily Dickinson is one of my favorite poets. There are more modern ways the sentiment of todays quote has been expressed, but I love language andContinue reading “Rising to the Call, Driving and Emily Dickinson”

Keep on the Sunny Side

You may have guessed by now that music is an important part of life for the two of us.  Music speaks directly to the soul.  Words hitch a ride on catchy tunes or inspiring melodies and we never forget.  You know how an advertising jingle gets stuck in your mind and keeps replaying over andContinue reading “Keep on the Sunny Side”

Love Those E-mail Newsletters!

I have to admit I’m a sucker for an e-mail newsletter. Promise me a few coupons or recipes and I’m asking “Where do I sign up?” Well it’s not quite that bad, I do have standards. Don’t get spammy on me cause I can unsubscribe as quick as I subscribed. Won’t let me unsubscribe? Then future e-mailsContinue reading “Love Those E-mail Newsletters!”

A Gift of Eagles

Yesterday we went to one of favorite nature spots, an old railroad bridge converted to a pedestrian bridge over the Platte River.  This is one of those hidden gems you have to know about or discover by accident.  It had been awhile since we had been there last and on this day we were thereContinue reading “A Gift of Eagles”

Labels are for Jars, Not People

My first job after college was working with people with developmental disabilities. One lesson I learned was the words we use to describe people do matter. Words have the power to hurt. But the good news is that words also have the power to heal and empower. Working with people with different abilities led meContinue reading “Labels are for Jars, Not People”