Tag Archives: Steppin outside of ourselves

Life’s Dunkings

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Barb

Last night, I completed a year long commitment as leader of a non-profit organization. Over a year ago, before I was elected to lead, I thought I had some postive qualities. I was a good cupcake. I contained a decent … Continue reading →

Posted in A Laugh, Appreciation, Hope, Life | Tagged Challenges, Change, Faith, Hope, Little Irritations, Never Give Up, Steppin outside of ourselves, Writing | 6 Comments

Writing Characters’ Secrets

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Barb

Great picture, huh? But it’s the story that takes you one step deeper in meaning…. When a 91-year-old, Hungarian-born grandmother was feeling lonely and depressed, her grandson, French photographer, Sacha Goldberger, suggested they take some fun photos. I suggest … Continue reading →

Posted in A Laugh, Appreciation, Choices, Hope, Life, Smiles, Worries, writer, Writing | Tagged Cats/Dogs, Challenges, Change, Choices, Hope, Little Irritations, Never Give Up, Steppin outside of ourselves, Worry, Writing | 14 Comments

Writing: Characters Who Add Spit

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Barb

I collect weird character traits in my writing journal. If I’m crafting a story that requires braided mullets, pink eye patches, and Elvis Presley white-patent loafers, I have a treasure trove of notes to draw upon. Whenever I go downtown, … Continue reading →

Posted in A Laugh, Life, Smiles, Writing | Tagged Little Irritations, Steppin outside of ourselves, Writing | 19 Comments

Write More Clearly. Your Butts Are A Problem.

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Barb

This is for all you NaNoWriMo writers out there who are trying to finish your 50,000 word novels in a month. Study the sign in the picture above. It reads: Your butts are a problem. It’s referring to the litter … Continue reading →

Posted in A Laugh, Life, Smiles, writer, Writing | Tagged Challenges, Little Irritations, Steppin outside of ourselves, Writing | 5 Comments

What They Don’t Tell You About the Wonderland Trail

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Barb

It was a big hike. The farthest we’d ever backpacked was 60 miles, so I spent quite a bit of time, combing through the many blogs and websites, reading about others’ experiences on the Wonderland Trail. Now that Scout, Dallas … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Hope, Life, Traveling | Tagged Choices, Confidence, Never Give Up, Pain, Steppin outside of ourselves | 9 Comments

Packing for Stormy Weather

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Barb

We’ve looked at what to put in our packs as we’ve traveled through a Lenten journey. We need to look at what was already in our packs when we started. I sat in an extremely contentious meeting a few weeks … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Enough, Hope, Lent, Life, Traveling, Worries | Tagged Boy Scouts, Confidence, Leadership, Lent, Little Irritations, Outdoor survival, Pain, Steppin outside of ourselves | 5 Comments

Healing Balm in My Suitcase

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Barb

I recently read a book by a school teacher of 35 years. In Positive Words Powerful Results, Hal Urban shared the difference he saw in students when he stood by the door and greeted each by name as they entered … Continue reading →

Posted in Appreciation, Hope, Lent, Life | Tagged Hope, Lent, Pain, Steppin outside of ourselves, Worry | 5 Comments

Choices: Oh That I Had a Thousand Voices

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Barb

We Conclude the Week’s Discussion of CHOICES: I wrote this post, then deleted it last night. I rewrote it because, I thought the conclusion to a week of choices about kindness deserves simple language: If we were perfect, we would … Continue reading →

Posted in Appreciation, Choices, Enough, Hope, Life, Sleepless Nights | Tagged Choices, Dawn, Hope, Love, Never Give Up, Steppin outside of ourselves, universe | 2 Comments

Choices: The Grumpy Factor

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Barb

This week we’re looking at CHOICES “Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.” ~Samuel Johnson This experiment in choosing “flash-kindness” as Roxie so brilliantly labeled it, is netting unusual results (which I’ll talk about tomorrow). But TONIGHT, … Continue reading →

Posted in Appreciation, Choices, Hope, Life | Tagged Choices, Hope, Little Irritations, Love, Steppin outside of ourselves, universe | 9 Comments

Choices: I Ear You

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Barb

Here’s the thing I’ve noticed about kindnesses. I’m more inspired by what you all have told me you’ve done, than my own drops in the bucket of good will. It seems that several of you have offered your time and … Continue reading →