Welcome friends, How are you in this New Year? My inbox and social media feed are packed with people reflecting on this last year. We’re pretty much in agreement about saying good-bye to a year we’d rather not repeat. At the end of each year I read over my journals from the year and reflect … Continue reading
For a Monday morning, the fog outside gives the appearance that it’s much too early to leave the bed. I’m drawn to stay under the covers with my heavy lids closed for just a bit longer. But the clock doesn’t lie and the pets wanting food don’t care that it’s Monday or foggy. I’ve been … Continue reading
It’s hard for me to believe that this time last week was Christmas Eve. It feels at least 3 weeks ago. For the last 7 days I have done what I normally do during the week between Christmas and New Years — I take it easy. It really is the ultimate staycation. I practice this ritual … Continue reading
As I sit and enjoy the tree for the last day before we pack Christmas away for another year, I reflect on all that has been wonderful about this season and year. 2015 has been a year of being stretched beyond what I thought capable and yet here I am at the end, thankful for it … Continue reading
It’s now 2015 and a new calendar has begun. It’s a blank slate with potential for new roads and new directions. It’s a time for fresh starts and new beginnings. I’ve always loved the new year. I’m looking and planning in new directions that before I have written off as out of reach or beyond my capabilities yet with this … Continue reading
My mother died today. Not in the last 24 hour period, but she died today. It’s been 11 years and I still remember. Everyone remembers that day of loss, because it’s not just the day our someone died, it’s the day a part of us died. She died, and with her, a part of me died. Yesterday, my agenda held a … Continue reading
It’s hard for me to believe last Wednesday was New Years Day. Does anyone else feel like that was forever ago…like at least 2 weeks, not 8 days ago? Yet here we are in this new year. One thing this new year has brought is this crazy idea of weight loss. At this point, I … Continue reading
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