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Welcome Buddy: What to expect when adopting a dog

January 12, 2021 by Christie Hawkes 18 Comments
American Staffordshire Terrier mix puppy.

I am pleased to introduce the newest member of our family…drumroll please…meet Buddy! This was our first time adopting an animal. It was a new experience, made even more unusual by the need to social distance. In case any of you are considering adopting from a shelter  for the first time, I thought sharing my … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: dogs, pet adoption

Protect your brain: a simple prescription for fighting off dementia

January 5, 2021 by Christie Hawkes 16 Comments

Well, we made it. We survived 2020. I do understand that there is nothing magical about January 1. New beginnings can happen…or not happen…on any given day…with any given breath. I gave up setting formal New Year’s resolutions several years ago. Still…there was something about this January 1 that felt like a reset to me, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness Tagged: brain health, exercise, goals

Thank you notes – December 2020

December 29, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 16 Comments
Cranberry orange potpourri.

Thank you PPE… …for making this moment happen. I don’t know which one was happier, GG or Piper, but they both needed this hug. I know we all complain at times about having to wear a mask, but no one was complaining here. Thank you Larry for snapping this photo, so I could enjoy the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: COVID-19, dogs, gratitude, holidays

Winter bucket list: 60 before 60 style

December 22, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 24 Comments
Winter bucket list: 60 before 60 style

Well, we made it through the darkest day of the year…at least in terms of the number of daylight hours…I hope metaphorically speaking as well. Regardless, December 21 means it’s time to put the Autumn Bucket List to bed and move on to winter. Autumn Bucket List final report Health and fitness Try a new … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness, Link parties Tagged: 60 before 60, bucket list

Were any of us dreaming of a COVID Christmas?

December 15, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 26 Comments
Christmas mug and face mask.

When I first heard the words coronavirus and COVID-19 last winter, I couldn’t have imagined what was coming. Even when it hit closer to home, and we were personally affected by shut-downs and social distancing, I never dreamed we’d still be deep in the middle of a pandemic during the holidays. I’ve spent some time … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: COVID-19, holidays

Shifting focus to the journey, not the destination

December 9, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 22 Comments
Photo of a woman next to her ashes.

It was this time last year that my mother’s health took a sudden turn for the worse, and she moved into a care center. Now, it’s my mother-in-law’s turn. It’s so hard to watch your parents deteriorate—physically and mentally. It’s natural, I know. It happens to all living things…all things that are blessed to live … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness Tagged: Aging, family, perspective

How do you know when it’s time to get a dog?

December 2, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 22 Comments
Cavalier King Charles looking out the window.

My husband and I have a Thanksgiving tradition of watching The National Dog Show. It started by chance about six years ago. All of the children had other commitments, so we were treating ourselves to a night at the Grand America. We were enjoying the room and killing time until dinner, so we turned the … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: dogs, pets

Thank you notes of a different sort

November 24, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 25 Comments
Girl leaping on the beach at sunset.

The last Tuesday of each month typically means Thank You Notes. My usual process is to go through the previous month’s camera roll and select photos that fill me with gratitude, then share them with you in the form of thank you notes. This month, I was surprised to realize that I have not taken … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: gratitude, photography

Autumn 2020 bucket list update 2

November 21, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 17 Comments
Autumn 2020 Bucket List.

Two months into autumn, and I am not going to say again, “Where has the time gone?”…even though I’m thinking it. I mean really weren’t we just putting the Christmas decorations away? Anyway…it’s time for another Autumn Bucket List update. I hope you will also share what you’ve been up to so far this season. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness, Link parties Tagged: bucket list, goals, seasons

Make your mess your message

November 17, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 13 Comments
Woman with a mop.

Last week, I shared with you some wisdom from David Sedaris’s MasterClass on storytelling. In response to his questions, you shared some wonderful stories. Thank you. Thank you. If you haven’t yet read those stories, you might want to check out the comments on this post…but be sure to come back! I have more MasterClass … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reading and writing Tagged: authenticity, communication, vulnerability
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