Until recently, I thought camels stored water in their hump. Water seems important to keep going in the desert. Then I learned it is actually fat stored in a camel’s hump. Fat. Fuel for the long journey… Camels move relatively slow, maybe only covering 15 miles a day. But with all of the fat stored in…
Soften Saturday: This Music Festival is NOT for You!
This music festival is NOT for you! I’ve been writing quite a bit this past week about attending Hangout Music Fest, a three-day music festival held on the beach in Alabama. It was terrific, a truly great time with more good eats and bands than I could fully experience in one long weekend. But I…
Soften Saturday: Space and Grace in Winter
I have this amazingly upbeat friend who does something good to change the world every single day. I’m just sure she does. Her happiness and energy are infectious, her work is meaningful. She lives in the Boston area where the snow is currently deeper than she is tall. I have heard not a single complaint…
Soften Saturday: Valentine’s Day For Everyone
I heard a single gal on a TV show say she was re-naming Valentine’s Day “Singles Awareness Day,” because you are never more aware of being single than on Valentine’s Day. Today when it’s all about hearts and flowers and chocolates and romance, why not extend a hug to single friend? Anonymously drop flowers or…
Soften Saturday: Thoughts on Remaining Relevant
Soften Saturday is coming to you on Sunday this week. Thanks for your patience. I took a bit of time to go exploring this week. There’s been so much negative chatter lately about being gluten-free, celebrities or news folks taking jabs at those who choose to eat gluten-free and even those who eat gluten-free not…
Soften Saturday: Nothing Better to Do
Last Summer, one of my favorite musicians, Jack White, commented during a concert that one of his most popular songs came about because a fellow musician phoned him to ask if he would come over after lunch and help him finish a song. He said, “Sure, I’ve got nothing better to do.” He continued telling…
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