Barbara Dickinson
The Story of Baby Elephant - The Lesson in the Leaves
Once, a fairly long time ago, when my son was tiny, we would buy him a small toy as a souvenir from any special visit. When we went to...
Margie & Barbara
- Sep 2
Weekly Wishing with Barbara and Margie
If you are struggling with the idea of writing wishes, have we got a "deal” for you! In January 2021, Margie sent out an invitation to...
Margie & Barbara
- Jul 8
Adopted the Perfect Dog
We are frequently asked, “Why hasn’t my wish come true? I think I’ve done everything you’ve said.” It’s not unusual to get frustrated...
Barbara Dickinson
- May 20
Barbara's "Almost Visit" to the Scenic Overlook
My brother and I traveled to Hilton Head Island for a family vacation last year. As we set out from Pennsylvania, he told me about a...
Margaret Herrick
- Apr 15
My Wish to Publish My Photos
I’ve always enjoyed photography, whether it’s going to photo exhibitions - ranging from classics like Ansel Adams to contemporary...
Barbara Dickinson
- Mar 11
How the "Good Deeds" Practice Began
I was on the road the other day and came up behind a pickup truck. The tailgate of the truck was open and the things that were lying on...
Margie & Barbara
- Feb 4
"I want to be an author!" - The Story About Our Publishing Wishes Coming True
Barbara: Margie, I remember you saying you want to relate “F” is for Fabulous to having our publishing wishes come true. Tell us a little...
Barbara Dickinson
- Dec 31, 2021
The Sunday Challenge
This is Barbara’s story about how the Sunday Challenge, issued by Margie, informed additions to her wish list and the transformative...
Margaret Herrick
- Nov 26, 2021
Wish Work and Shamanism - A Story from the Desert
One of my core wishes is to present my work to people who understand and welcome it. In other sections of this blog, we have discussed...
Barbara Dickinson
- Oct 22, 2021
Be Careful What You Wish For!
LIke a lot of you out there, I wanted a perfect relationship in my life. Before I started my formal wish practice, I hung out briefly on...
Barbara Dickinson
- Sep 3, 2021
Covid Vaccine
I was getting frustrated with the Covid vaccine sign-up process back in February/March 2021 - so frustrated that my brain didn't connect...
Margaret Herrick
- Jul 29, 2021
Seattle Parking Story
It was a dark and stormy night in Seattle and, coincidentally, the last evening of our west coast vacation. We enjoyed a full day of...
Margie & Barbara
- Jun 18, 2021
Introduction to Real Wishes - Real Stories
Welcome to our collection of stories about wishing! They are what bring wishes to life and give the wish practice meaning. They provide a...
Barbara Dickinson
- Jun 18, 2021
Fixing Up the Dog Park
There are two dog parks in my town. One of them is somewhat larger than the other, is half filled with trees, has grassy ground cover,...