Archive for March, 2010

All is Well on the Western Front

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Good reports from home so that's nice to hear. I had been eating these huge breakfasts before taping because it is food someone else cooks. But realized I am half asleep for most of the morning. Today I went light and I feel much better.

For a moment there I thought E had had a moment of clarity. Ravis, THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

Off to tranform and do my thing. Will long blog when I have a chance.

You guys have a wonderful day.

Syracuse Revisited

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

I received a small box of Syracuse the other day. I went to speak there in February (see previous blog Shook Up in Syracuse) Well, they gave me so many things while I was there they had to send me some in the mail. They sent it to the studio and I got it today.

Thank you Arnell. (The mints and stuff were hilarious.) She sent me all of the things I was presented with as well as wonderful pencil drawing of me.

Pass along my prayers to Sis. S and the Pastor. It was a nice surprise.

Still taping. Trying to do a few new things that you will see next season. Did you know that on the DC website we are now posting selected episodes? Well, we are.

Gotta go and TRANSFORM . . . .

Tale it ieasy.

Over my head

Monday, March 29th, 2010

I do believe I got in over my head last night. Hosted a three hour talk show in Southern LA. They wanted an impassioned ramble. I kept trying to make a point. I was stressed the whole time!

They said I did better than I thought I did but, then agian, what else can they say?

Anyway, if they give me another chance I will try again. I hate to be defeated. ALso I know I am my own worse critic so I am going to give it a few days and listen to it again and see how it really went.

Well, that's about it for now. Working today. Soooooo sleepy.

Lights – Camera – Yawn!

Here's hoping THAT doesn't happen.

Peace.

The Joy Report

Friday, March 26th, 2010

People, I am going to have to give myself an A+ for yesterday. And I am not blowing smoke – you know I am not an easy grader . . .

I had two opportunities to fall off of the joy wagon. One chance to get angry: Boomy went Boom.

But I ducked the shrapnel, held my ground and all ended well.

I also had a chance to worry BIG about something. Hosting my own radio show this coming Sunday. I've been ON plenty but never served as a host for four hours. I know I talk for a living but this is all new in form and fashion. People expect a lot. But radio is a whole different animal. The show will be heard in parts of southern California only. As I get more details I will share in case you are in the listening area.

But anyway, I am a little stressed about it. And the guy I am working with could tell. He called and said what do you need to go over? What are your concerns? And I told him I've done the research and outlined the hours but I decided not to think about it anymore. Worry is like a pimple. If you pick at it it grows. He said: Good plan.

The puppy was cute as all get out. You could hold him in one hand. I thought my friend had lost her mind for getting a brand new pup at this time in her life. Three minutes with the dog and I understood completely. It rolled over and tumbled out of its doggy bed when I rubbed its tummy. She said "See, now you know what happened to me."

Ruthie – I get what you do much better now. It is not just how you love the animals (which I always knew about you) but it is also how much they love you back.

Tennis was great. That endorphin rush makes me so high!!!!! Nothing quite like it. It is a full body and mind release from everything. (at least for the hour I'm out there) Going back again today.

Have been a little remiss on calling Duchess. That will be rectified today.

Are you loving the new members on this blog or what? You guys will love my OCs (original crew members) We have been blogging here for almost two years now,( I think)

So do any of you have a Drama Free Thursday report for me? Did you make it or did life have other plans for you?

Here's wishing you
Peace, Release and Puppy Love.

Of Rackets and Puppies, I Sing

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Check this out:

The elephant is off my head.

Last night, both, not one, but both of my boys came into my office and started an unsolicited conversation. 17 actually put his arm around my neck and said "How ya doin'?" 14's question was (this is deep) "so what did you do today?" I guess they saw the elephant too. Or else E said something. Either way, I'll take it.

The sun is shining and I have a tennis lesson scheduled.

Today is the first day in a while I hadn't had to get up at 5:30 or some other unheard of hour to do an east coast radio show.

Then the coupe de grace: I am going to go over a friends house and play with her new puppy. It was a little tacky because I invited myself over but I really like her and puppies so what the heck.

Ask me how good I feel?

Hello Megan. Just thought I'd say it. Glad you enjoy reading along even if you don't have any comments to add.

Tee, Judge Tolerance, funny, does it get any better than that? I will keep that in my sights. Always pays to get better at it.

I had a long conversation with a distraught acquaintance yesterday. Elephant still on my head and everything. She was trying to make a decision about something. She wanted to make the RIGHT one and could not find an answer that resolved all of her concerns. I told her what mom has so often told me. Lots of times it is not about making the right decision (because the is no perfect solution to everything) but simply deciding which set of problems you want to solve.

As I told her that I began to rethink my own on going battle with THE RIGHT THING. I was wrestling that devil yesterday too. Some times your own problems are best seen through the eyes of others.

Anyway. . .

Still cooking up my surprise. You should see it soon.

I am going to make a point of having FUN FUN FUN today.

Having the right attitude isn't everything but it sure does help.

Peace and joy.