What is this life if we don't wander to find ourselves?
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 →
Last night I turned in my final assignment for the semester, my first semester as a grad student in creative writing. There was quite a bit of celebrating as I hit the submit button, I admit, but also a bit of sadness. This semester has been a mixture of emotions. I have been out of... 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 →
Today, while in a restaurant that was busier than normal due to a weather-related event cancelation, I witnessed several scenes that made me realize just how much kindness matters in this world we live in. We managed to claim a booth in the seat-yourself restaurant, which had not been cleaned up yet. The diners before us left... 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 wanted to focus on the people who get things done — in the background — ensuring we have things like clean floors, clean bathrooms and clean offices. When you walk into a building and the floors are polished until they shine and the carpet is vacuumed — that doesn't happen by itself. When... 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 