Celebrating Two Years of Nakedness on the Internet
kdillon2012-04-18T11:13:42+00:00If this blog was a memoir in book form, the first page would be well worn; my first blog post was a piece I used to refer back to often. It was the birth of
60 Seconds of Happiness
kdillon2012-01-11T09:10:19+00:00Happiness is something I write about often. I have opined it is not something fleeting, but rather happiness is a state of mind. Does that mean I am never angry or unhappy? Of course not.
Advice to Writers from Ernest Hemingway: Write Drunk; Edit Sober
kdillon2011-12-07T11:21:54+00:00I have been stuck. For the first time since starting this blog, I have struggled with writing. While Ernest Hemingway probably took his own advice literally, it resonated for me this week figuratively: "Write drunk;
Living an Adventure-Filled Life
kdillon2011-09-29T11:19:42+00:00"Mom, we need 25 helium balloons, a video camera, and a homing device," said Monkey last night at dinner. The topic of discussion was planning an adventure for the three of us. This is something
I Believe in Pink
kdillon2011-07-07T10:16:10+00:00Doubt It creeps in and takes hold. Doubt affects our ability to succeed. It can cloud our decisions. If left unchecked, doubt can lead to panic, anxiety, or paralysis. Lately, I have been battling this
Embracing a New Dream at Any Age
kdillon2011-05-19T11:56:50+00:00"What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning.The end is where we start from." ~T. S. Eliot It is an honor for me to receive
The Gift of Forgiveness
kdillon2011-05-11T08:58:37+00:00Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them. ~Bruce Lee One day last year my soon-to-be ex asked me out to lunch. What I realized when we met was that I
International Women’s Day: Who Inspires You?
kdillon2011-03-08T10:33:51+00:00Today marks the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day. It is a day to celebrate achievements of women around the world, and about recognizing women's rights and empowerment. So many women came before us to
Happiness: It’s a Choice We Can Each Make for Ourselves
kdillon2011-02-22T10:28:34+00:00Happiness: how do we feel it more often and hold onto it longer? I believe it isn't an elusive emotion, but something we attain by recognizing small, joyful moments throughout the day. Stringing those moments
How are You Traveling Through Life?
kdillon2011-01-25T18:14:49+00:00When I hear about someone behaving in a hostile manner, witness rage, or read anything written that is filled with hate, I pause. I pause and remember the person attacking others is not happy. This