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One woman's junk My brain is not a tidy place. My thoughts–and therefore my posts–are not easily categorized, so I find it necessary to create a holding place for the things that do not neatly fit into a specific category. Those are the posts you will find here–a bit of this and a bit of that.

Winter bucket list update #2

February 21, 2019 by Christie Hawkes 8 Comments
Snowmen with winter bucket list

We’ve survived (and hopefully thrived) through another month of winter, and it’s time once again to check in on our bucket lists. Health & fitness 1. Choose a race for 2019 and get registered. This was accomplished last month. 2. Four weeks of clean (semi-clean?) eating. I’ll be focusing on lean protein and vegetables, supplemented … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness, This and that, Travel Tagged: bucket list, nutrition, seasons

Winter bucket list update #1

January 20, 2019 by Christie Hawkes 22 Comments
Snowmen with winter bucket list

A month has gone by since I posted my Winter Bucket List, so I am pleased to present my first check-in. Health & fitness 1. Choose a race for 2019 and get registered. Mission accomplished! I registered for the Swiss Days 10k in Midway. I chose that one, because it takes place late in the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Running, This and that Tagged: bucket list, fitness, seasons

I need a little Christmas

December 4, 2018 by Christie Hawkes 42 Comments
Beach and snow collage

Having just returned home from a sunny beach vacation, I seem to be struggling to make the transition to winter, and with it, the Christmas season. Typically I jump from Thanksgiving to Christmas with enthusiasm. As soon as the last piece of pumpkin pie is finished, I can’t wait to crank up the Christmas music, … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: holidays, self-compassion

My 3rd blogiversary: a time for reflection and presents–yours! [Contest closed]

October 2, 2018 by Christie Hawkes 46 Comments
Blogiversary gifts

Three years ago today, I published my first blog post. In keeping with my blogiversary tradition, I will be giving presents to three of you–one for each year! But before we get to the give-away, it’s time for a little reflection. By the numbers In three years, I have written 298 posts, including five guest … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: blogiversary, give-away

Summer bucket list final report

September 20, 2018 by Christie Hawkes 20 Comments
Summer bucket list final report - melted ice cream

Time has run out on summer and, therefore, on my summer bucket list. I accomplished quite a bit and had a lot of fun. I did not check everything off the list, but hey, there’s always next year! Health and fitness 1.Go on at least three EMI Health wellness hikes (for a total of 10 … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: bucket list, seasons

Summer bucket list update #2

August 20, 2018 by Christie Hawkes 30 Comments
Summer Bucket List

Believe it or not, another month has gone by, and it’s time to check in our summer bucket lists. If there’s anything left that you want to do before fall, now is the time! Here’s my list, along with updates on my progress. Health and fitness 1.Go on at least three EMI Health wellness hikes … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: bucket list, hiking, travel, writing

Rewind: Grand (adjective): having more importance than others

August 7, 2018 by Christie Hawkes 30 Comments
Collage of grandchildren photos

As this post publishes, I am on my way home from four glorious (I’m sure) days spent with my children and grandchildren at beautiful Bear Lake. So it seems appropriate that I should select a rewind post that’s all about the joys of grandparenting. So, without further ado, here it is. This post was originally … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: family, grandchildren

Meet Bryan: in his own words

July 17, 2018 by Christie Hawkes 49 Comments
Bryan Daniel Haskell

This week, my family celebrates the birth of my baby brother and commemorates his untimely death. As you can imagine, it’s an emotional time. I have made a habit of writing a post in his honor each year. (2016 & 2017). It’s just one of the ways I pay tribute to Bryan. Mostly, I do … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: brother, family

A getting-to-know-you guest post on Cresting the Hill

June 22, 2018 by Christie Hawkes 6 Comments
A getting-to-know-you guest post on Cresting the Hill

I am honored to be a guest on Leanne’s Cresting the Hill today. Join me over a virtual cup of coffee, won’t you? While you are there, look around her blog, if you haven’t already. It’s pretty great. Christie HawkesChristie is an author and professional communicator who blogs about life transitions, wellness, mindfulness, and anything … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: Guest post

Advice for those just starting out

May 29, 2018 by Christie Hawkes 34 Comments
Advice for those just starting out

It’s that time of year again; that time when the mailbox is full of wedding invitations and graduation announcements. I always look at them with a mix of envy and relief that they are the ones just starting out and not me. This year is especially poignant since our first grandson is among those graduating … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: family, graduation
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