Misfit Moment #3: ENCOURAGE Yo-Self

Easier said than done, I know. But just because it ain’t easy, doesn’t mean it ain’t simple. And just because it’s simple, doesn’t mean it isn’t deeply profound. And if I can do this, then, surely you can, too. And I’m not calling you, Shirley. But I am serious. 🤓🏝️

PODCAST- Jeane Burgess: Coach, Consultant, Creative encourager

“The tree that’s planted by the water isn’t phased by fire.” (from one of Jeane’s many Insta Stories) That’s all you need to know about today’s guest. Ok, I’ll give you a bit more. Since you’re here and all. Jeane Burgess is a coach, consultant, creative encourager, it’s true. Aside from all that, she is […]

Misfit Moment, Vol 2: Filter Friday

Hooboy there’s a lotta negativity out there. And to quote a great modern day philosopher, “Aint nobody got time for that.” And yet… Not all negativity is “bad” negativity. That is, it’s not always a bad thing to feel badly. Often. But not always. And what in tarnation does that mean? I love when you […]

Podcast- Amanda Barratt just keeps coming at us with great books!

So… how courageous are you feeling these days? There’s a loaded question, I know. So let me rephrase, and try this out instead: How kind are you? Wait, what? Kindness? “What on earth does kindness have to do with courage?”, you ask? Oh, everything. That’s the gist of today’s conversation with Amanda Barratt. She’s back […]

Misfit Moment, Vol 1: Your Voice

As per the title of today’s blog… I’d like to take a moment out of your day,to encourage you all in my Misfittish way. Not that I’m meaning to rhyme; after all, who has the time… but there’s something you might need to hearsomething I want to make clear And that something is this: Your […]

PODCAST- Say Goodbye to Emotional Eating, and Say Hello to Barb Raveling

Maybe you’re not an emotional eater. Goodonya! Scroll on, you nutritional high achiever, you But… before you do… I betcha dollars to donuts you still have some sort of habit you’d like to either drop or pick up? That’s where Barb Raveling comes in. She’s our guest today, and she’s a bit of a life […]

Podcast- Allen Arnold: Story 1, Story 2, & The Eden Option

Did you even know Eden WAS an option? And what is all this Story 1, Story 2 business? These are deep question. I know. And we have some deep answers for you. Cause that’s what we do. Answer the deep questions. And play Stupid Games. It’s all about balance. And today’s guest, Allen Arnold does […]

Podcast- Henry O Arnold, The Singer of Israel, and the comedy/Drama that is life

Well, I think the title of these here show notes says it all. Henry O Arnold (not to be confused with O Henry, but every bit as destined for the classics) joins us for a conversation about pretty much everything. Comedy. Drama. And everything in between. Ah, such is the life of an actor/author. And […]

PODCAST- Seth Lewis, and Dreaming Small

It’s a New Year, and you know what that means. BIG dreams. BIG schemes. All that BIG jazz. So of course, we’re here to turn all that on its BIG ear. Cause that’s what we do here on the Isle. To give credit where credit is due, though, it’s actually Seth Lewis who’s doing all […]

I Hereby Resolve…

Happy New Year! Because it seems to be the thing to do, and because one of my resolutions is to write more lists, I give you, in no particular order… my 2023 Top Ten Resolutions: 1. Get someone to explain the tiny font trend on Instagram Stories. I really don’t get it. 2. Choose to […]