Today’s Think Kit prompt: What creates a sense of home for you? Explore the space, artifacts or people who shape your habitat. When do feel the most at home? I’ll refer to Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros for this Think Kit Prompt…”home is wherever I’m with you.” Not to be ooey gooey mushy lovey dovey, … Continue reading
This year and last, I was lucky enough to participate in Indiana Humanities’ event called Chew on This. In 2011, I attended the event for the first time as a live tweeter at Goose the Market for Moonshine and Morality, where we participated in a “think & drink discussion” about the legislative, political and social themes of … Continue reading
I think Brussels sprouts are misunderstood. As a kid, I heard “Brussels sprouts” and wanted to gag. My mom cooked us Brussels sprouts once for dinner when I was younger and made my sisters and I eat it, although she wouldn’t even try them. It was the most horrible side dish I had ever tasted. … Continue reading
I read an article on Tiny Buddha that said, “Eckhart Tolle believes we create and maintain problems because they give us a sense of identity. Perhaps this explains why we often hold onto our pain far beyond its ability to serve us.” I have a tendency to do just that: hold on to problems for … Continue reading
Today’s Think Kit prompt: “If you could meet someone new in 2013, who would it be? Or would you rather spend more time with someone you already know?” I’d like to meet new people in 2013…I just don’t know who they are yet. Do you ever get in a rut and need some inspiration? Every … Continue reading
Today’s Think Kit prompt: “Unplug for an hour, a half day, or a whole day. Choose a time that feels a little uncomfortable. How did you feel? What did you do? Reflect on your experience. How much did you unplug this year? How does this experience make you feel about unplugging in the coming year?” … Continue reading
To say the least, 2012 has been a crazy year for me. It started out rocky, being in a job that made me miserable that was slowly consuming my life. For the first time in 28 years, I was fired. While I wasn’t exactly thrilled about being unemployed, it was hard to stay sad during … Continue reading
Rachel Rubes 