The Eclectic Gazette: Musings of the Quirky Kind
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This blog is discontinued for the foreseeable future. I invite you to come play with me in the realm of our spirituality and spiritual development in my new blog, “Out of the Spiritual Closet.”
The Problem of Q
In my world, Q stands for Quirky. ...and I’ve been using that in the branding of my professional services for several years. So you might understand why I am somewhere beyond peeved that a cult of conspiracy theorists has co-opted and branded this letter of the...
Noon Wave: A Meditation
I wrote the poem “Noon Wave” in November 2015 — before the turmoil of the 2016 Presidential campaigns and election, and certainly well before we gave any thought at all to a family of viruses called “corona”!
This is just a test (based on a true story)
When you're learning something new, you tend to hit a lot of walls; you try, it fails. You try again, it fails. You try it a different way, it still doesn't work. You go back and read the instructions again, you make a few adjustments, you try again. Something...
The Rite(s) of Spring
What comes to mind when you think about the season of Spring? New leaves and budding flowers? Spring cleaning? Warmer weather (and—oh, right—baring your arms, legs, and feet)? Planting a garden? Easter eggs? For me, all of these things come with Spring, though I don’t...
Get Psyched Up for Back-to-School
Okay, parents, be honest. Which response sounds more like you? Hooray! The kids are going back to school! *groan* The kids are going back to school. *sigh* Here we go again… When you have a highly-gifted or profoundly-gifted child and/or a twice-exceptional [aka 2e]...
Confessions of a Tired Mom on Mother’s Day
It’s Mother’s Day! A scrumptious breakfast in bed, handmade cards from the kids, smiles and hugs, flowers and (macaroni) jewelry, tra-la-la… Or, as many of you moms may actually experience it: cold toast with grape jelly, another Sunday of settling sibling squabbles,...
Bright Ideas for Thriving Through (not merely surviving through!) the Holidays
We must acknowledge that, despite the charms of the traditional Holiday Season, there’s no amount of magic that will make a day longer than 24 hours in length. There are certain obligations that need to be met each day, including getting adequate sleep, nutrition,...