First action, then inspiration ~ those are the words that drive me whenever I am looking for that elusive muse called inspiration. I’ve learned that if I show up first, whether it’s at my computer, a meeting, or a workout, she will most likely show up too. After all, one of my favorite quotes is this one, attributed to German writer Goethe:“Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.”

As many of you may know from the eZine I published yesterday, I’m back from a joyful, action-packed adventure in California! (If you don’t get my Special Delivery eZine, I think you’d love it – just click here and sign up to have it delivered to your inbox every Tuesday! You can see a photo montage of its many delights here and here.