Writer. Poet. Dreamer. Wanderer.
This weekend I'm covering commencement for Emporia State University. It's such a monumental milestone for each graduate, their families, and friends. As the room erupts in cheers and screams as the graduates file on and off the stage, it's hard not to feel the immense joy that surrounds the graduates. As I work on my second... Continue Reading →
Gasp!! I haven't posted since DECEMBER! Ouch! My poodle to the left says that's not good! A quick update: it's been a busy semester! In addition to my full-time job, I had Advanced Poetry and Advanced Fiction this semester — stellar courses from incredible professors. I'm so grateful for the massive amount of learning that... Continue Reading →
Today I was reading through my blog trying to find an explanation of this project to send to someone, and I was reminded why I started all this. Today was day 1,113 of my gratitude project. To be transparent I did take a little break so it should be more than that, but we all... Continue Reading →
Today, on my birthday, as the emails, Facebook posts, calls and texts roll in, I am reminded that I have so much to be grateful for -- the people in my life are incredible, amazing warriors of people. I am truly blessed. As I reflect on this last year and reflect on my goals for... Continue Reading →
"Dear Brandy, I am sorry to tell you that your mail art friend Andrea, has passed away..." Today, upon arriving home from work a letter was waiting for me. I'm sitting here at my computer tearfully typing out this post — a beautiful soul left this earth. Her wit, humor and creativity will never arrive... Continue Reading →
Thank-you note writing has become a way of life for me -- therapy after a hard day, a way for me to focus on what's good in the world. In a world that harbors so much darkness, writing a quick thank-you note for anything from the ordinary to the extraordinary is my way of spreading... Continue Reading →
Today, I found kindness in a drive-thru, at our local Hardee's in Emporia, Kansas. Today, after being off work and grad school for a week, I found myself stressed out as I was trying to wrap up a couple of projects that are due right after returning to work and class this week. As I... Continue Reading →
Its been a long while since I've posted on this blog. Life, grad school and my wonderful job have all taken my time. Much of the gratitude postings I do now are either on my Facebook page or through hand-written notes (which are still being mailed out quite frequently). This is a quick check-in. Life... Continue Reading →
One of the greatest blessings in my life is gratitude. My project, 1,000 thank you notes, is going nicely. With that said, here is a bit of an update. I spent the holiday weekend with my grandmother and visiting family. I kept a running list of who I needed to thank for various things over... Continue Reading →
This week the first several thank-you notes have gone out for the 1,000 thank you notes project. Each time I head to the mailbox and drop that thank-you card in it, I feel my own heart expanding in joy and gratitude. I know how much it means to receive a thank-you note -- much more... Continue Reading →
The Wandering Pigeon 