“In North America, more than half of all children travel to school by bus” – Zac Goldsmith Project 365: #214 When I was growing up and reading books by authors like Richard Scarry, steeped in American traditions and way of life, all I could do was imagine what it was like. There were lots of…
Day 213: Christmas minions
“Transformation is a process, and as life happens there are tons of ups and downs. It’s a journey of discovery – there are moments on mountaintops and moments in deep valleys of despair” – Rick Warren Project 365: #213Hay-bale minions in Christmas hats! This joyful minion was a fall-minion a couple of weeks ago, but…
Day 212: Sodden paths
“My sorrow, when she’s here with me, thinks these dark days of autumn rain are beautiful as days can be; she loves the bare, the withered tree; she walks the sodden pasture lane” – Robert Frost Project 365: #212 My running trail could be depressing in the grayness of dark days, but as soon as…
Day 211: November landscape
“The month of November makes me feel that life is passing more quickly. In an effort to slow it down, I try to fill the hours more meaningfully” – Henry Rollins Project 365: #211 This is a true reflection of a northern hemisphere landscape in mid-November. The only difference between Hannover and here is…
Day 210: Cat games and to-do lists
“On Sundays, I like to plan how I want to exit the week and what are the key things I need to get done that week. I list them, and then I do check-ins on them each morning” – Lynn Jurich Project 365: #210 Sunday is always a good day for catching up. As…