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…
I will not be repeating the photos I shared last week on my January goal update, but rest assured, I am deeply grateful for those things too…especially my 25 years of marriage with my wonderful husband. Thank you Southern Utah winters… …for being mild enough to allow for comfortable walks outdoors with the aforementioned husband….
We are nearing the end of what I am quite sure is the longest month of the year. Typically, December seems to fly by…and then Father Time takes his foot off the gas, and January stretches on long past its welcome, leaving me feeling like a kid on a too-long road trip. Are we there…
Buckle up…here we go again! In the United States, 2024 is a presidential election year. While all elections are stressful…those relentless trash-talk ads, the potential for conflict among friends and family members, and of course, the fact that there is so much at stake: our personal freedoms, our health and safety, perhaps democracy itself.…but this…
