April is in the books…almost…looking forward to May

April is in the books…almost…looking forward to May

Mother Nature is temperamental in April…at least where I live…but come May, she settles into spring, and I couldn’t be happier. As we’ve come to the final week of the month, it is time once again to check in on my monthly goal progress and set new goals for May. As a reminder, instead of…

My EMPOWERED playlist

My EMPOWERED playlist

If you asked me what my favorite genre of music is, I’d probably say classic rock or 70s music. I enjoy the Rolling Stones, Carole King, Fleetwood Mac, Simon & Garfunkel, and James Taylor…to name a few.  However, when I compiled a playlist for my last Word of the Year, EMPOWERED, I discovered that the…

Am I being thorough in my research or just procrastinating?

Am I being thorough in my research or just procrastinating?

First of all, thank you to everyone who offered encouragement and congratulations on last week’s goal updates. It’s such a gift to have people cheering you on…and holding you accountable.  Several of you commented on the three Learning and Growth goals I’ve been considering. Being the overthinker that I am, and considering my tendency to…

Is the year 1/4 down or 3/4 wide open?

Is the year 1/4 down or 3/4 wide open?

However you look at it, we are one quarter of the way through 2024. Shocking really. The good news…from my perspective at least…is that we are approaching one of the most beautiful periods of the year and also I am still going strong with setting and accomplishing my monthly goals. As a reminder, instead of…

Thank you notes: little bits of gratitude from March 2024

Thank you notes: little bits of gratitude from March 2024

Thank you spring skies… …for the beautiful wispy clouds that create an interesting texture, but still let the sun shine through. Thank you Wordle… …for the daily brain test and for allowing me to finally break my previous streak of 112 wins. Thank you Buddy Dog… …for hanging out with me and being such entertaining…

Happy Equinox! Welcoming the change of seasons

Happy Equinox! Welcoming the change of seasons

Today (March 19) is the March Equinox, the date on which the sun is directly over the Equator, making the day and night of equal length. In the Northern Hemisphere, the March Equinox marks the first day of spring; in the Southern Hemisphere, the first day of autumn. So, for my friends in the Northern…

The ups and almost downs of the gym

The ups and almost downs of the gym

You know those stories where something terrifying happens to someone, but they survive, and we say how lucky they are…but then we think maybe they aren’t that lucky to have been in that situation in the first place? For example, let’s say a guy gets chased by a bear, but the bear’s not in a…

Which Grand Canyon rim should I visit?

Which Grand Canyon rim should I visit?

Now that we’ve decided to go to the Grand Canyon this spring, the next big decision is which rim to visit. There are a number of factors that must be considered. For this summary, I will follow the compass around from north to west. The Grand Canyon North Rim  The North Rim is the closest…

Thank you notes: little bits of gratitude from February 2024

Thank you notes: little bits of gratitude from February 2024

I won’t include any of the things I shared last week as part of my February goal progress, but if you are interested, you can see them here. They are definitely part of my gratitude list for the month. Thank you FeelLove Coffee… …for the motivational words, and of course… …the delicious lavender honey latté….