Here we are at the end of spring. My how time flies! Do you ever wonder why? I can tell you. But however we got here so fast, we did…and today’s post is a final report on our Spring Bucket Lists. I hope you did everything you wanted to. Here’s how I did. Health &…
Time flies—and the older you get, the faster it flies. So I’d always been told by my older, wiser family members. They weren’t wrong. I recently received a LinkedIn message congratulating me on 22 years of service with my current employer. What?!? That can’t be right. I considered myself “middle-aged” when I arrived for my…
So far, the year 2020 has not been what I expected. We started January with my mother’s funeral. In March, we said goodbye to our beloved Charlie Dog. Also in March, we went on COVID-19 lockdown and experienced a 5.7 magnitude earthquake. April brought multiple aftershocks, some rather large. In May, we moved my mother-in-law…
Five things to make you smile Transcript Good morning and happy Monday! If you aren’t feeling so happy today, I hope this video will help. I am about to share with you five simple activities that always make me smile. I almost didn’t record a video this week. With all the turmoil across the United…
Thank you Jessi and Saira… …for joining us for a socially-distanced picnic lunch, even if it did result in a sunburn. After so long indoors, we forgot what that bright orb in the sky was…or what it could do. Thank you spring flowers… …for brightening my mood. Thank you eyes for allowing me to enjoy…
We are finally firmly into spring. Mother Nature and I are on the same page! And I’m ready for the first update on my Spring Bucket List. Health & fitness 1. Join Sue for her 7-Day Eat Healthy for Life Challenge. After that, I’ll set some related goals to carry me through spring. I completed…
I went for a 3-mile run today. The weather was perfect—60 degrees F, sun shining, with a light breeze. My plan was to increase the distance between walk breaks and shave a couple of seconds off the pace from my last run. About a mile in, I was out of breath and miserable. My first…
Baby steps to a new normal Transcript Good morning and happy Monday! Yes, I realize that it may not be morning as you watch this. It may not even be Monday. But I’m sticking with this greeting anyway. Last time we were together like this, I started by pointing out how much had changed in…
Thank you spring… …for the beautiful color… …for the warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours… …and the promise of new beginnings. Thank you Arvanitis/Carrell family… … for the socially-responsible family visit. It did my heart good to see your faces and hear your voices in person, even if we couldn’t hug. Thank you for braving…
So we’re a month into spring, and I’ve finally gotten my stuff together enough to post a Spring Bucket List…even if it is a little light. Hey, it’s a kinder, gentler season. Health & fitness Joy Growth & learning Relationships Your turn I’d love to hear what you’re up to this spring. If you have…
