Books are my travel companions

Empathy is really important… Only when our clever brain and our human heart work together in harmony can we achieve our true potential.

Right now I am reading Buddha’s Brain by R. Hanson with R. Mendius – a Ph.D. and an MD.     The theory that if you can change your brain, you can change your life has intrigued me. Neuroscience has progressed significantly in recent years. This tome not only shows effective ways to develop real happiness in our lives, but also explains physiologically how and why they work.  Interesting.

Literature deserves its prestige for one reason above all others – because it’s a tool to help us live and die with a little bit more wisdom, goodness, and sanity.

http://www.brainpickings.org/2012/01/30/writers-top-ten-favorite-books/

Dear Dog Diary

Please excuse the potty references but it is a dog diary…..and funny.

giggle with goats

Time to find my & your inner child!

New house surprises

kitchen window January

kitchen window in July

The butterfly bush covers the whole window

butterfly bush flowers and yellow lillies

Part of the fun of a new home is to see what comes up and blooms as the seasons change. This butterfly bush just grew and grew until it was above the window..now it pushing at the roof overhang. It is very popular with the bees, butterflies and even a few hummingbirds. Nature keeps me amused.