One Day. One Person. One Perspective Changed.

by Belinda MunozAugust 18, 2010

LIKE THE FIRST DAY IN A NEW SCHOOL
Anxious.  Nervous.  Dubious.  And a teeny bit excited.
That’s how I started my day.  Part scattered and part misplaced.
Why?
I needed to fix a problem that someone else created.  That wasn’t why.  There was bad news that I had to deliver to someone whom I knew wasn’t going to take [...]

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No Complaint Day

by Belinda MunozAugust 16, 2010

A while ago, I wrote about five guiding principles that help me remember what a gift each day truly is.  At the end of each day, I reflect on kindness, gratitude, love, beauty and happiness and assess whether I’ve made room for each of these to breathe, to manifest within me, or have allowed myself [...]

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This Much I Know — Six Word Fridays

by Belinda MunozAugust 13, 2010

Last night, I attended a reception to meet several congressional candidates from around the country.  It didn’t matter whether they’re from Arizona, Pennsylvania, Florida, Illinois, Washington or California.  The problems that voters bring to their attention are the same: unemployment, worker’s rights, single parent woes, health care, elder abuse, etc.  At the heart of these [...]

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Seven Reasons I’m Glad I’m Not Bob Dylan

by Belinda MunozAugust 11, 2010

Let me be clear.  I’m a fan of the man.  His album Love and Theft (released on 9/11, 2001 which Newsweek calls #2 album of the decade) plays at home on perennial repeat since its release.  Road trips aren’t complete without his wise and clever words.  Last Christmas, his album called Christmas in the Heart [...]

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Operation Hide Love Less

by Belinda MunozAugust 9, 2010

Last night, I got upset over something silly.  Something got to me and my often readily accessible sense of humor kept me from simply laughing it off (please tell me I’m not the only one!).  In the interest of protecting the innocent (in this case, you, dear readers), details of the drama will be spared.  [...]

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Temptation: Six Word Fridays

by Belinda MunozAugust 6, 2010

Temptation, there you are in surplus
Fiddling with my strength, my weakness
Stunning on the surface, you trespass
Your flimsy promise dilutes my consciousness
You seduce me, assault my senses
Hoping I’m a sucker, no sale
Don’t you know, my trained hippocampus
Remembers your purpose, your evil animus
You create a rumpus, a circus
Your essence, messin’ with my business
I tell myself, I’m making [...]

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Life Lessons from Italian Cuisine

by Belinda MunozAugust 4, 2010

Italia!
The history!  The language!  The catacombs!  The monuments!
The mosaics!  The sculptures!  The frescoes!  The people!
The piazzas!  The capellas!  The duomos!
And, ahh, the cuisine!  Not only is it delicious and satisfying; some of the best lessons I’ve learned of late seem to be inspired by Italian cuisine.
Below are bite-sized bits of trattoria-inspired food for thought [...]

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So, How Are You Doing?

by Belinda MunozAugust 2, 2010

It’s a simple question.  Often I have a stock answer to whip out at the ready with little variation for who’s asking.

WHO’S ASKING?
A telemarketer?  “I’m fine.  What is this call about?”
A colleague? “Great!  What’s goin’ on with you?”
Someone close?  “All is good.  I’m (insert news here).  Husband is (provide a few choice details).  Son is [...]

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Perfection: Six Word Fridays

by Belinda MunozJuly 30, 2010

I wrote a post about perfection early in my blogging career.  I equate perfection to Brigadoon (or Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory), though I think it’s even more imaginary.  You can find it here.
My take on perfection hasn’t changed.  The funny thing is, I’m still so fascinated with the subject so I’m exploring it again, this [...]

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Beyond Personal Development

by Belinda MunozJuly 28, 2010

Last week, a man planned a massacre in the building where I work.  His attempt was foiled.

THE PERPETRATOR
He is an unemployed carpenter.  In 2002, he was arrested for robbing a bank.  He had on a body-armor and “was carrying a high-powered hunting rifle, a pistol and a shotgun in his mother’s 2006 white Toyota Tundra [...]

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