Uphill idealist

On the cusp of something that is unfamiliar and unknown, is like trying something new at your favorite coffee shop. They wouldn't steer you wrong. They know what you like. Right? Sooner or later you'll hold the steaming cup up to your lips and take a sip of  a swirling something that you've never had before. On the cusp is where you find out who you are and what you can be if only you give it a shot - like espresso and effort, and try something new. Cheers! Here's to mud in your eye and to the bottomless cups of possibility, brewing just beyond the cusp of your cup. T.L. Eastman  Copyright 2013

is all you need to keep on chugging along in life. A dear friend called me earlier today and said, "This new song by Jason Mraz is for you". She had no idea how much I needed to hear it's message. I've posted it here, just in case you need a little encouragement today too... "I Won't Give Up" Studio Version - Official Video - "I Won't Give Up" Hmmmm ... Hmmmm ... Hmmmm ... Hmmm ... When I look into your eyes It's like watching the night sky Or a beautiful sunrise There's so much they hold And just like them old stars I see that you've come so far To be right where you are How old is your soul? I won't give up on us Even if the skies get rough I'm giving you all my love I'm still looking up And when you're needing your space To do some navigating I'll be here patiently waiting To see what you find 'Cause even the stars they burn Some even fall to the earth We've got a lot to learn God knows we're ...