Dolly Parton

If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. 

Daniel P. Barbezat & Mirabai Bush

Cluttered schedules not only constrict the time we have, but also manipulate our understanding of value and worth. It is crucial to remember the simple value and beauty of life as it is, not as it is used. The simple awareness cultivated by contemplative practices can bring us back in touch with this beauty, enriching our interactions with others.

Contemplative Practices in Higher Education, ©2014

Overheard in the office

A classic Wisconsin-ism. Two employees are talking in the cubicle where one of them works. The visitor says, "Can we do this by me?" They move to her cubicle to continue their discussion.