Some stories and posts organized by category.

(Three appear in each section, with an arrow above and to the right for scrolling. All appear at the bottom.)

Disclaimer: Anyone landing here should keep in mind that “done is better than good”.

Sound Waves

Sound Waves is a bit of a mess right now and not ready to be read. But I have it here, exposed, to reinforce the sense of urgency to get this told.

Sound Waves Work

Introduction

The Story

Part 1: Permissions

Permission

Part 2: Reasonable Expectations

Reasonable Expectations

Part 3: Questions

Questions

Part 4: The Much-Needed Conversation

The Much-Needed Conversation

Part 5: What Now?

What Now?

References

It all begins with an idea.

Bellbrook Studios / Retreat Center

Newsletters

January 2024 Treasure Hunt

Finds for January 2024.

December 2023 Treasure Hunt

Finds for December 2023.

November 2023 Treasure Hunt

Finds for November 2023.

October 2023 Treasure Hunt

Finds for October 2023.

September 2023 Treasure Hunt

Finds for September 2023.

August 2023 Treasure Hunt

Finds for August 2023.

July 2023 Treasure Hunt

Finds for July 2023.

June 2023 Treasure Hunt

Finds for June 2023.

May 2023 Treasure Hunt

Finds for May 2023.

April 2023 Treasure Hunt

Finds for April 2023.

March 2023 Treasure Hunt

Finds for March 2023.

February 2023 Treasure Hunt

Finds for February 2023.

January 2023 Treasure Hunt

Finds for January 2023.

December 2022 Treasure Hunt

Finds for December 2022.

November 2022 Treasure Hunt

Finds for November 2022.

Bellbrook Studios on Poster Board

Lingering in my mind.

Advice from Squarespace

A web service offering encouragement at no extra charge.

October 2022 Treasure Hunt

Finds for October 2022. This month is all writing.

September 2022 Treasure Hunt

Finds for September 2022.

Retreat Center Play Pretend

I wish I had been born with the risk-taking gene.

A Rerun Intention

Reruns are reminders, I think.

Spiritual Companionship / Accountability Partnership

Newsletters

Standing Up for YOUR Joy

I still don’t like cats, and he’s apparently standing on the inside.

Just Try a Little Progress

YAY! You took a small step today. Now I encourage you to take another one tomorrow.

The Call

Listen. Surrender.

I’itoi Ki

A lot to learn in the story of I’toi.

Silence

Nothing in all creation is so like God than silence.

Sharing Your Gifts with Us

The Bhagavad Gita

You’ll be glad you did.

Flow = God

Newsletters

Synchronicities

Manifestations. Signs. Divine Orchestration. All of the These.

The Path

If the path be beautiful, let us not ask where it leads.

I Think I Might be Dying

Well, I landed back in Tucson.

Lessons

Newsletters

The Woodthrush and Our Core Values

Sing!!

Auntnie and Uncle Frank’s House

A feather bed in the old South.

A Year Among the Sunflowers

An Elevator Pitch. Too long and 60-second versions.

*Disclaimer: I do realize that I am the square peg this year. I am the “what doesn’t belong” in the Highlights’ picture game.

Newsletters

My Year Among the Sunflowers (Month 12)

Sunflower Living, Month 12: Still Sunny and Misbehavin’

Each month, I post about humorous and exasperating events and people in my active adult community.

My Year Among the Sunflowers (Month 11)

Sunflower Living, Month 11: I thought they were leaving?!!

Each month, I post about humorous and exasperating events and people in my active adult community.

My Year Among the Sunflowers (Month 10)

Sunflower Living, Month 10: I was told they’d be going home.

Each month, I post about humorous and exasperating events and people in my active adult community.

My Year Among the Sunflowers (Month 9)

Sunflower Living, Month 9: They’re airborne and Irish again and again.

Each month, I post about humorous and exasperating events and people in my active adult community.

My Year Among the Sunflowers (Month 8)

Sunflower Living, Month 8: Are Sunflowers Being Serviced?

Each month, I post about humorous and exasperating events and people in my active adult community.

My Year Among the Sunflowers (Month 7)

Sunflower Living, Month 7: Can you hear the engines, Fernando?

Each month, I post about humorous and exasperating events and people in my active adult community.

My Year Among the Sunflowers (Month 6)

Sunflower Living, Month 6: It’s officially Don HO HO HO Season!

Each month, I post about humorous and exasperating events and people in my active adult community.

My Year Among the Sunflowers (Month 5)

Sunflower Living, Month 5. Company’s comin’.

Each month, I post about humorous and exasperating events and people in my active adult community.

My Year Among the Sunflowers (Month 4)

Sunflower Living, Month 4. Uncle.

Each month, I post about humorous and exasperating events and people in my active adult community.

My Year Among the Sunflowers (Month 3)

Sunflower Living, Month 3: Oh, Wilbur. You’re killing me.

Each month, I post about humorous and exasperating events and people in my active adult community.

My Year Among the Sunflowers (Month 2)

Sunflower Living, Month 2 Theme: Lights, Winds, Action.

Each month, I post about humorous and exasperating events and people in my active adult community.

My Year Among the Sunflowers (Month 1)

Sunflower Living, Month 1: The Playground

Each month, I post about humorous and exasperating events and people in my active adult community.

Other People’s Stuff

As Austin Kleon says, “Steal Like an Artist”. Really, this is just a place to honor the people and sites I’ve loved and learned from along my way.

Newsletters

End of Year/Start of Year

Some old standards for the end/start of every year.

Coworking Experiment

The last one is the current one, and I couldn’t be loving it more.

David Whyte

Beginnings. Consolation. House of Belonging. Start Close in.

All in One Place

Karen Rutherford 1/5/23 Karen Rutherford 1/5/23

Synchronicities

Manifestations. Signs. Divine Orchestration. All of the These.

Karen Rutherford 1/5/23 Karen Rutherford 1/5/23

The Path

If the path be beautiful, let us not ask where it leads.

Karen Rutherford 12/30/22 Karen Rutherford 12/30/22

Just Try a Little Progress

YAY! You took a small step today. Now I encourage you to take another one tomorrow.

Karen Rutherford 12/22/22 Karen Rutherford 12/22/22

End of Year/Start of Year

Some old standards for the end/start of every year.

Karen Rutherford 12/22/22 Karen Rutherford 12/22/22

My Year Among the Sunflowers (Month 6)

Sunflower Living, Month 6: It’s officially Don HO HO HO Season!

Each month, I post about humorous and exasperating events and people in my active adult community.

Karen Rutherford 12/18/22 Karen Rutherford 12/18/22

January 2023 Treasure Hunt

Finds for January 2023.

Karen Rutherford 11/29/22 Karen Rutherford 11/29/22

My Year Among the Sunflowers (Month 5)

Sunflower Living, Month 5. Company’s comin’.

Each month, I post about humorous and exasperating events and people in my active adult community.

Karen Rutherford 11/29/22 Karen Rutherford 11/29/22

December 2022 Treasure Hunt

Finds for December 2022.

Karen Rutherford 10/27/22 Karen Rutherford 10/27/22

My Year Among the Sunflowers (Month 4)

Sunflower Living, Month 4. Uncle.

Each month, I post about humorous and exasperating events and people in my active adult community.

Karen Rutherford 10/27/22 Karen Rutherford 10/27/22

November 2022 Treasure Hunt

Finds for November 2022.

Karen Rutherford 10/3/22 Karen Rutherford 10/3/22

The Call

Listen. Surrender.

Karen Rutherford 10/2/22 Karen Rutherford 10/2/22

Bellbrook Studios on Poster Board

Lingering in my mind.

Karen Rutherford 9/29/22 Karen Rutherford 9/29/22

Acceptance?

Seriously? But I don’t wanna.

Karen Rutherford 9/29/22 Karen Rutherford 9/29/22

Auntnie and Uncle Frank’s House

A feather bed in the old South.

Karen Rutherford 9/29/22 Karen Rutherford 9/29/22

I’itoi Ki

A lot to learn in the story of I’toi.

Karen Rutherford 9/26/22 Karen Rutherford 9/26/22

Silence

Nothing in all creation is so like God than silence.

Karen Rutherford 9/26/22 Karen Rutherford 9/26/22

Sharing Your Gifts with Us

The Bhagavad Gita

Karen Rutherford 9/24/22 Karen Rutherford 9/24/22

Advice from Squarespace

A web service offering encouragement at no extra charge.

Karen Rutherford 9/24/22 Karen Rutherford 9/24/22

October 2022 Treasure Hunt

Finds for October 2022. This month is all writing.

Karen Rutherford 9/15/22 Karen Rutherford 9/15/22

My Year Among the Sunflowers (Month 3)

Sunflower Living, Month 3: Oh, Wilbur. You’re killing me.

Each month, I post about humorous and exasperating events and people in my active adult community.