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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
We’re two months into 2024, and for the most part, my brain seems to have caught up. I only occasionally still refer to 2023 in the date. And the really good news is I am on track to complete all of my February goals. While we still have a week left in this month, I…
In sticking with this month’s theme of loving kindness, I thought I’d share some of my favorite quotes on the topic…covering everything from self-love to love of all humankind and everything in between. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. “Self-care is never a selfish act—it is simply good stewardship of the…
We are quickly approaching Valentine’s Day…the day of love, all pink and red, cupids and hearts, chocolates and flowers…a Hallmark delight. Over the years, I have acknowledged Valentine’s Day on this blog with posts about self-care, heart health, and love stories. As I pondered what I wanted to do this year, I decided to take…
