First Person Singular by Wendy Braitman

Making Space for Audacity

This is my weekly 24-hour exercise in believing in hope and possibility. A lot of the time I have to fake it, but it’s worth a try – especially when you’re in the midst of a difficult journey. I hope you’ll join me. 

Print by Marc Johns

Tempus Fugit

My dog Rose turned 14 in March and our time together is flying by. I rescued her when she was 8 weeks old. That feels like yesterday. I only wish I could slow it down.

Falling Clock by Daniel Arsham

Doorway of Thanks

FPS community, you’re always on my gratitude list!

Hand-printed card by Wendy MacNaughton

Urban Chill

I love big city life, but the density tries one’s patience. My better angel aims not to be reactive. I can’t say that I often succeed. Perhaps tomorrow.

Photo by Tatsuto Shibata

Mode of Transport

Illustration by Paul Paetzel

Time for Popcorn

My brother’s visiting from Boston, and we’re on our way to a Friday matinee.

What It Would Take

This painting by Dwayne Butcher made me smile. And I got to thinking how I’d fill in the blank. I’d marry any man named….  (Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese?)

Adrenaline Rush

How crazy is it that almost a third of 2019 is over. What thrills are on your bucket list this year?

Illustration by Jean Jullien

Truth

It took me a long time to learn this lesson. And I’m so happy I did.

Illustration by Alessandra Olanow

Earth Day

April 22, 1970 was the first Earth Day. 22 million people took to the streets to demonstrate for a cleaner environment. Within months, Richard Nixon proposed the creation of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). Now, almost 50 years later, the crisis is more urgent than ever. What’s it going to take to make a difference?

Illustration by Eiko Ojala