Category Archives: Heartbeat

  1. Marriage

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    October 21, 2014 by mycountryisthewholeworld

      Today I did something symbolic.  I put a small, silver band on my left ring finger. I don’t wear …
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  2. Fallow Fields

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    January 6, 2014 by mycountryisthewholeworld

    “There are lovers content with longing.  I’m not one of them” –Rumi I like the sun.  I like the way …
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  3. Nostalgia: Present, Past, Future

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    November 15, 2013 by mycountryisthewholeworld

      Let’s talk about living life.  And how we do this using tools from our past.  We can’t help it—it …
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  4. Woman Going Into Year 34

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    November 2, 2013 by mycountryisthewholeworld

      I’m turning 34 on Monday.  This will technically put me in my “mid-thirties”.  This is the time in your …
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  5. You Don’t Need Permission But You Do

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    October 10, 2013 by mycountryisthewholeworld

      Lady Gaga sings a lyric that goes, “if you’re a strong female, you don’t need permission” and this is …
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  6. Just Checking In On the Authority

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    October 9, 2013 by mycountryisthewholeworld

      You’ve probably wondered about credentials on this blog (or not, just to cover all bases).  I’m here to tell …
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  7. Ode To a House

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    August 9, 2013 by mycountryisthewholeworld

      It was built in 1965 and today in 2013 it stands as a time capsule.  Only the 93 year …
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  8. Put Out the Fire On Us

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    May 28, 2013 by mycountryisthewholeworld

      I spent a large portion of my Memorial Day holiday weekend at the hospital.  It started on Saturday afternoon …
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  9. Unopened Doors

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    April 24, 2013 by mycountryisthewholeworld

      My job is 100% commission.  There is no safety net.  You either take the opportunity and make things happen …
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  10. Jesus Complex

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    April 6, 2013 by mycountryisthewholeworld

      I want to figure out the Jesus complex of people.  This is the same thing as charisma.  The unfortunate …
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