Each year I make it a point to celebrate the colors of fall and enjoy every moment.
Stand tall
I quickly realized people will listen to you and give you the respect and attention you deserve when you stand tall, and hold your head up high.
Let there be peace.
This Peace Pagoda is at the center of the Peace Plaza in San Francisco’s Japantown. It was a gift from the people of Osaka in 1968 as a gesture of goodwill. After being inspired by a meeting with Mahatma Gandhi in 1931, Nichidatsu Fujii, a Buddhist monk from Japan, decided to devote his life…
Add some glitter in your life
Add some glitter and pizzazz in your life. You’ll be surprised at how a new adventure, small or spectacular, can add a spring to your step, make your heart jump for joy, or quickly turn your frown upside down. Instead of sticking to your usual nude shades, choose a bright red lipstick. Buy those…
Pause. Come out and play.
Need a break during the day? Get up, head out and do something outdoors. Fresh air never hurt anyone. It’s guaranteed to give you an energy boost. Play ball with a friend, go on a bike ride, or simply sit at the park bench while eating an ice cream cone. Take a walk to…
Pause. Have some dessert.
When life gets tough or you’re having a rough day, take a sweet break. Your taste buds and soul will suddenly feel invigorated, giving you that little nudge to get up, try again, stay positive, smile and live life. It’s a sweet reminder that everything’s going to be alright. A slice of pie brings…
Pause. Find color and joy where you are.
We all live in a colorful world. You don’t have to wait for a rainbow to appear in the sky. We don’t need to travel far to see something amazing. All you have to do is look up and look around where you are at any given moment. You can’t help but smile when…
Celebrate the season
It’s that lovely time of the year filled with joy, fun and wonder. The holidays have their own special meaning to each and every one of us. For me, it’s about simply being together with our families and loved ones. My warm thoughts go to those who are unable to be with their loved ones…
Pause. Listen to the Rain.
We had our first rainfall of the season today and I enjoyed every minute of it. I’ve always loved hearing the pitter-patter of rain on the rooftops, the window, and on my umbrella as I walk in the rain. There’s something soothing about the gentle, but steady drops of rain. It starts at a…
Celebrate the Wind
For the past 28 years, people from the east Bay Area and beyond converge at the Berkeley Kite Festival to escape the summer heat, lay out their blankets or set-up their lawn chairs, have a picnic, and spend the day with their families, friends and loved ones by flying a kite or simply gazing at the sky…
Collect Life 