A collection of thoughts

Today I have alot on my mind, so here are a few of the subjects that have been coming up for me.
Trust: It keeps coming up like a little self-imposed sprinkle of pixie dust that gets in my nose and makes me sneeze. Feels good to release pressure but sure can have catastrophic results when the choice to trust or not to trust is the wrong one! Is constantly questioning people and circumstances merely a system of checks and balances to keep us on the right track in order to avoid the blindsided feeling of our trust being betrayed?
Moving On: Using the term wily-nily as is often the case makes me uncomfortable as it implies forward linear movement away from something undesirable. Does the 'mover' do their 'moving on' with little regard for those left behind who have not 'moved on' in the same direction?
Love: You're probably thinking "What?" So am I. Assuming that everything we already know about it is true (We are love, created by love, in order to be love) and knowing that when we feel it there is no denying it, why do we trip up so much trying to define it to ourselves and others? If we are just BE-ing love, can't everyone just tell? If they can't, is it about the loved or the lover? With all those rule books, therapists, and talk shows, shouldn't we all be experts?
Death: Only one thing to say about it today. When I am the creator of worlds, nobody dies.
We just move on.
Kids: Pandora's box. move on. JK! I love you ALL!
Travel: First an aside. I realized just now I am starting to sound like a Seinfeld re-run, and I am not now nor have I ever been that big a fan. OK, so one of my boys has a little itty-bitty sarcastic streak laced through his humerous, but always makes me laugh, so what's the harm?
Back to Travel: I LOVE it. Mostly because my travel companion the last 5 years has been my darling husband and he has a knack of seeing the best in all places, people, and circumstances. He reserves judgement, he observes everything, is afraid of nothing, and never gets lost. Except for once in Colorado. He lets me be the happy wanderer and says nothing when I haven't had an opportunity to 'freshen up'. He volunteers to carry my baggage (and believe me, there has been alot, but I am fast learning to travel light!) and I send buckets of admiration to whomever invented backpacks! Very recently we visited Europe, some pics are below, more to follow.
Television: I know we can do better.
And finally Thank You's: Thanks to all my family for raising the bar. I promise to always reach for it. Thank you Heather for the thoughts, prayers, and assistance in my work search. Thanks mom for my life. Thank you Christy for inspiring me to blog.
Thank you notes: It's a beautiful day. This morning on my daily constitutional the moon was up in the western sky, with a few stars still visible. It reminded me of all my friends. I know you are all out there but I just can't see you right now. I do know you are shining wherever you are!