About Enroute 365

Enroute 365 is about ...

It's about the journey …

Sometimes when I meet others, I see only our differences. I'm not alone in this. What I've come to find throughout my life, however, is that when people really open up -- sharing our stories, our cares, experiences and struggles -- then barriers come down. It is here that we find we've much in common, despite ethnic, economic and religious differences. This why I've launched Enroute 365; because while we each travel our own paths, we cover much of the same ground.

Enroute 365 is my avenue for sharing the real-life vignettes that help me explore what it means to be human on this journey. Imperfection and best intentions, expectations and observations, failures and success  ... each is examined from my personal journey or from my the lives of friends I've met along the way.

"Striving is the continuing story of how I become the hero of my own life."

... The journey of one imperfect human

In sharing the slices of my life, I write primarily from my vast experience of being imperfectly human. I've long said that life conspires to keep me humble. And my brothers-in-law help.

I recall an occasion when my sisters' husbands were giving me a good-natured ribbing. Maybe it was over something I'd done ... or neglected to do. Upon hearing their teasing, however, my then-four-year-old nephew burst into tears and  ordered his father and uncle to leave me alone. "Aunt Brenda's PERFECT," he cried. I pulled Jesse onto my lap, and after assuring him that the jabs were all in fun, I confided, "but, Jesse, I am NOT perfect." We deliberated that point for a moment; I think it broke his heart to hear the truth. I didn't even realize the full truth myself until I spoke it aloud, "I don't even want to be perfect. I wouldn't be me without my faults."

Over a decade later, I still feel that way; I want to be better, but not perfect. It's not until I fall short that I can propel myself forward to greater growth. And the striving IS my path, It's the continuing story of how I become the hero of my own life.

I hope that you find something of value here. Perhaps a new perspective or a  kindred spirit. Because even thought I write primarily from my own experiences, I know I'm not alone. Feel free to share a story from your life or to add your voice to mine in the form of a comment. You're also welcome to drop me a line via my Contact Form. 

Meanwhile, thanks for visiting. I hope you'll stop back again soon!

Coming soon to Enroute 365 ...

This summer, I'll bein offering free, downloadable "quote cubes" that you can use on your own blog! Each will be a thought-provoking saying on a simple background, perfect for adding to posts or your sidebar. I'll feature cubes like this one which reminds us to be mindful of our world. Feel free to download this quotation now (a token of my thanks for your continued reading), then keep watching for my new downloads page for a wide variety of life-related quotations!

If you'd like to suggest a quote, let me know! Just send an email to me at via my Contact Form. Please write "Quote Idea" in the subject line of your email!

In creating this site, I've used the tools and resources of others. I'd like to thank the fine folks at EmailMeForm for use of their form-building technology which allows me to give you another means of contact (yet protects me from unwanted spam!)

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