Category Archives: pixie dust

An Unconventional Summer in Skyline Park

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Heather

One very memorable time I truly felt that “YES!” feeling inside was when I taught an education course under a tent in Skyline Park in Denver. I’m writing about this experience now in part because of a book I’m reading … Continue reading →

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Angels everywhere…

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Heather

I will NEVER fly into SFO again. Okay, now that I’ve gotten that off my chest, an explanation is in order. This latest trans-Pacific journey began with a Southwest flight to SFO – with a SIX HOUR layover (ugh) in … Continue reading →

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Risk-taking or the Art of Being Scared Sh*tless

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Heather

This morning even after a decent night’s sleep I feel like my guts are twisted into a bow fit for a Christmas Lexus. I’m scared sh*tless. Questioning everything in a life that’s been predictable and comfortable for so long has the … Continue reading →

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