DISQUS

I recently saw a bunch of tulips, with the stems cut short, tightly bound in raffia and placed in a shallow, glass bowl. The flower was yellow and orange. Warm and inviting. A fascinating combo of the tuliips of spring and the colors of autumn.

Least favorite (per the link on flower meditation): carnations. seem too ordinary to me.

A simple, fuss free, organized filing sytem and lots of shelf space.

Love that -- that should be the goal everyday!

sorry - misspelled my own name and hit "submit" too fast. Its Lisa, not "lids". :-)

abundant. (in health, love, $$, good fortune)

Best wedding gift we got was from my brother: A home-cooked italian meal delivered in a picnic basket lined with a red-and-white checkered tablecloth and accompanied by cooking instructions for a delicious meal. With a great bottle of italian wine, a copy of the movie la dolce vida and a cd of italian opera music (which I don't usually like, but it set the ambiance). And a lovely, warm heartfelt card that went with it.

Simple ideas to revolutionize the way people accumulate, retain and dispose of stuff: reduce reuse recycle. I am trying to do my part but everyday catch myself in the bad habits that have accumulated over a lifetime of not knowing any better and not being conscious of my impact on my environment.

Would also revolutionize the education system -- teaching kids self-esteem, emplowerment, wonderment, and to value their individuality.

Changes every few months. Currently, Lindt Intense Pear. Here's a site that sells it: http://www.germandeli.com/liinpedach10.html

Me again, and a correction, if its my last meal, I'm having the whole darned chocolate bar!

Crispy, buttery, gooey grilled cheese sandwich with a really sharp cheese (Aged cheddar or gruyere), a ripe, red tomato, and avocado, with chunky, fresh tomato soup, a tall, icy glass of "arnold palmer", (half iced tea/half lemonade), a really juicy peach and a swquare of 70% dark chocolate for dessert. Eaten at a table with my fabulous husband and beautiful daughters, my closest girlfriends, and my parents, with my dog at my feet, wearing my reef flip flops.

I am my best self when giving back to my community. Like Carrie, when I listen and contribute. When I breathe deeply and live in the moment instead of churning through the mental to-do list.