Curious Contemplations INK
Curious INK Background, Journey, & Beliefs
At Curious Contemplations, I believe in the might and influence of curiosity, critical thinking, reflective writing and thoughtful insights to inspire personal growth and mental independence; true personal confidence and contentment. My collection of stories and experiences represent the wisdom on loan from others, gained from 50 years, 25 jobs, and the journey of becoming legally blind, offering diverse perspectives on life, leadership, and resilience. I am dedicated to fostering introspection and empowerment, where each reflective piece serves as a beacon of hope, provocation, and encouragement for all who seek to embrace life’s ‘silver-lining’ blessings and trials with truth, kindness, and determination.
Curious INK Blogs
Morning Musings
Start your day with insightful reflections to set a positive tone for your morning, inspire curiosity, learn some interesting background about a song, and arouse a thought or two about a variety of topics from either a podcast, newsreel, documentary, audiobook, or other fascinating source. We can all learn from each other, and quite honestly it is an elixir to knowing when and how to pivot when life throws you curve balls. And, it will.
Groceries for Nourishing Leadership
Enjoy chewing on 33 essential ‘nutrients’ in leadership to enhance effectiveness, efficiencies, and interpersonal communications. Insights as a leader, specifically as a school administrator, principal, & high school counselor.
Paperboy to Blogger
From Paperboy to Blogger: Unpacking revelations, roles, and responsibilities over 50 years & 25+ jobs. Each experience uniquely molded, formed, and guided my work ethic.
My Little RP Memoir ‘Legally Blind’
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) is a rare degenerative eye disorder altering mind, body, and spirit. About 2.5 million people out of a worldwide population of 7.7 billion are diagnosed with RP. Since 28 years of age, on an ice rink playing hockey, I’ve known that I am on a gradual downward slide. Here is my legally blind story told with gratitude and truth, piece by piece.
Flip the Script ‘Dementia’
‘Dementia has mom’ as she relives her thoughts as a young child expecting to visit her mother and father who had died fifty years prior. Life’s script was flipped. I recognized mom needed relief from her typical roles & responsibilities. Communication changed. Cognition diminished. Mom was a living gift. This blog unfolds her journey, the challenges, and the joyful space in between.
Portfolio INK ‘Writing, a Creative Hobby’
Putting to print unique pieces of my life in my memoir, father-in-laws lore rooted from the Silent Generation, and other books & short compositions. All inspired by history, family, dementia, 10% peripheral vision, school leadership, flirtation with fiction, and the joyful ventures when losing myself down the rabbit hole of curiosity. This is my writing portfolio. Hope you enjoy the bits and pieces along the way.
Touch Base
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