They had to kick us out of the pool at Deep Eddy this afternoon after I’d been there for only an hour and a half. Because of thunder. Who’d a thunk it? My parched and weedy grass is looking at me in disbelief (and despair) as I write this. I wasn’t ready to leave, of course, but I figured it was finally the time I needed to sit down and work out a post about this miracle of a summer. I’ve been putting it off for too long.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
It’s long, but it helps explain how I got here
I wrote this piece about a month ago with the intention of posting it to my personal blog. Somehow, it never made it to the publisher. (Go figure - read my last couple of posts, and the reasons may become apparent.) I’m glad it waited, though. It fits better here anyway. 19 July 11
They had to kick us out of the pool at Deep Eddy this afternoon after I’d been there for only an hour and a half. Because of thunder. Who’d a thunk it? My parched and weedy grass is looking at me in disbelief (and despair) as I write this. I wasn’t ready to leave, of course, but I figured it was finally the time I needed to sit down and work out a post about this miracle of a summer. I’ve been putting it off for too long.
They had to kick us out of the pool at Deep Eddy this afternoon after I’d been there for only an hour and a half. Because of thunder. Who’d a thunk it? My parched and weedy grass is looking at me in disbelief (and despair) as I write this. I wasn’t ready to leave, of course, but I figured it was finally the time I needed to sit down and work out a post about this miracle of a summer. I’ve been putting it off for too long.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
A little inspiration
Two (somewhat aged) articles keeping me going tonight:
Key points:
- Strong population and small-business growth here over multi-year periods
- Employment has held its own through the recession
- Smart people, great ideas, and collaboration that drives economic growth are all right here at home
No surprises in any of that, of course, but my motivation frequently needs reminders like these.
Also - because any self-respecting Austinite has to say this on a regular schedule, and especially in these situations - Austin sucks, don't move here. (Oh, I know, but really you guys? It's getting so crowded.)
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
On the importance of retreat
It's been quite a while since I've said anything over here. Not because I've lost interest, or even motivation - but rather, I think I've needed a fair amount of time to let this idea... oh, gosh, I hate to say marinate, but is there any better word? It's needed to sit, and soak things in, and become something better.
In any case, I'm getting ready to put more out here on a regular basis, and I've been putting it off these past few weeks because I hate to announce that I'm getting started only to sputter out after a couple of posts and disappear again. I read something this morning that kicked me into gear, though. And it's too good (and too relevant) to park it over at delicious and promise that I'll write about it later.
Tara Sophia Mohr wrote this week about her time away on retreat - you can read the post here. I'm new to her writing, but she's come along at precisely the right time for me (and doesn't everything?). I'll say more about this in the near future, but for now... read her words, and let me know what you think.
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