by PJColando | May 7, 2014 | Adventure, Blonde, Purpose
“Let go; Let God!” I breathed in and out as mantra. The phrase infused a lightness of being, a slowed pulse. “Let go; Let God,” I repeated as the garage door closed. Larry had retrieved his wallet from the closet shelf, where he’d...
by PJColando | Apr 28, 2014 | Blonde, In the Pink
The label states: “I am a linen blended garment designed in such a way as to twist, bend and torque when washed. Please enjoy my fun insouciant look” OK. Now I will be well-armored for life in my new CAbi clothing. I will be...
by PJColando | Apr 9, 2014 | Blonde, Purpose
My mind is mostly where I converse when I’m in Jackie and Steve’s home. Maybe I’m schizophrenic, like my mom, but I think not. I have my wits about me. I try to blend into the family scene. Be pretty, be patient, be seated. Do the dishes, help Jackie when I can; bow...
by PJColando | Feb 12, 2014 | Blonde
My husband buttered my whole grain toast. Again. Despite my repeated requests to not butter my toast. What to do? Say, “Well, butter my butt and call me a biscuit?” Probably not the time to be a smart mouth… a girl’s gotta eat, right? Better to...
by PJColando | Nov 4, 2013 | Blonde, Purpose
Persistent Ardent Thoughtful Risk-taking Integrity-true Content Interested and interesting Artful Loving Out-going Understanding Intelligent Singer of harmony Empathetic Justice-seeking Action-oriented Colorful Kind Sense of humor aloud (allowed)...
by PJColando | Oct 16, 2013 | Blonde
I first heard this statement in the summer of 1997. A wise mentor gave it voice after I’d written a ground-breaking grant and determined to shepherd its project to fruition. Naive person that I was, I learned its lesson hard. Eight years later I was diagnosed...
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