Tag Archives: Inspiration

The Races We Run

Posted on July 31, 2013 by pebblepower

It’s been another amazing Seattle summer with luscious sun, warm evenings and precious time outdoors. Us locals wait all year for this perfect weather, and waste no time in using it to full advantage. The gyms are empty and … Continue reading →

Posted in All Pebble Posts | Tagged fitness, fundraising, Inspiration, Motivation, Pacific Northwest, Relay for Life, Summer, track, triathlon | Leave a comment

From Video Stores to Food Replicators

Posted on February 13, 2013 by pebblepower

It was hard to miss the neon yellow sign along the side of the road this afternoon: “Blockbuster Video Store Closing.” I resisted the urge to pop into the store for any must have DVD’s for my home library and … Continue reading →

Posted in All Pebble Posts | Tagged adaptation, change, Inspiration, Motivation, science fiction, Star Trek, Technology | Leave a comment

The Only New Year Resolution that Matters

Posted on December 31, 2012 by pebblepower

Good-bye 2012. Letting the old year die comes fairly easy for me this year. The winter storms that began to swirl and pound and shatter in January 2012 carried with them fear, pain and loss. Supporting my partner through a … Continue reading →

Posted in All Pebble Posts | Tagged breast cancer, coping with loss, Inspiration, love, Motivation, New Year 2013, New Year Resolutions, Random Acts of Kindness, Relationships | 2 Comments

Consider the Salmon

Posted on October 3, 2012 by pebblepower

The Pacific Northwest is an amazing place to call home. In addition to the magnificent and varied pristine beauty—from the rugged coast to the pine and lake-filled Cascades, we are also blessed with abundant natural resources. My tap water comes … Continue reading →

Posted in All Pebble Posts | Tagged Inspiration, joy, Motivation, natural resources, northwest culture, salmon, Seattle, Travel | Leave a comment

The Honorable and Noble

Posted on September 10, 2012 by pebblepower

“I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.” — Albert Einstein After a spectacular and nearly record-breaking summer in Seattle, it’s odd to see the bright school buses scooting around town … Continue reading →

Posted in All Pebble Posts | Tagged education, Inspiration, Motivation, Personal Development, school, teachers | 1 Comment

Unbreakable Friendship

Posted on September 3, 2012 by pebblepower

Traveling to a foreign country—even one where English is the predominant language fills me with a mix of excitement and anxiety. As the wheels of the jet touch down after a twelve-hour journey and an eight-hour jump ahead on the … Continue reading →

Posted in All Pebble Posts | Tagged British, England, Friendship, Inspiration, Motivation, Personal Development, Tea, Travel | 4 Comments

Hidden Treasure

Posted on August 27, 2012 by pebblepower

My first impressions of Sheila, my partner’s mother, in 2000: a traditional British woman, who valued a hot cup of tea several times daily, exhibited a dry sense of humor, read the Daily Mail religiously, followed Manchester United soccer, preferred … Continue reading →

Posted in All Pebble Posts | Tagged death, England, grief, Inspiration, life, Motivation, motivational, Plymouth, treasure | Leave a comment

Trust Your Gut

Posted on August 20, 2012 by pebblepower

The picturesque and quiet fishing villages in Cornwall, England are like a walk back through time. That is, if you can find them. It takes more than a little luck in turning off the main highway and winding along a … Continue reading →

Posted in All Pebble Posts | Tagged Cornwall, England, Inspiration, Motivation, Summer, Travel, trust | 4 Comments

Courage: The Complex Pebble

Posted on August 13, 2012 by pebblepower

For you faithful readers who have followed this blog you might be asking: “Where did pebbles to ponder go?” It’s safe to say that, during the first six months of 2012 I seemingly lacked any pebbles of motivation to share. … Continue reading →

Posted in All Pebble Posts | Tagged breast cancer, career, courage, Inspiration, Motivation, survival | 4 Comments

A Power-filled Year

Posted on January 4, 2012 by pebblepower

“The fisherman know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient to remain ashore” -Vincent Van Gogh Something magical and thrilling when the calendar clicks over from December to January each … Continue reading →

Posted in All Pebble Posts | Tagged 2012, Goals, Inspiration, Motivation, New Year, Personal Development, power | 1 Comment