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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.

Spring bucket list update #2

May 20, 2018 by Christie Hawkes 14 Comments
Spring Bucket Update #2

We’re two months into spring, and I’m feeling pretty good about the progress I’m making on my Spring Bucket List. Health and fitness 1. Train for and complete the Utah Valley 10k. Training is ongoing. My regular readers have seen the weekly updates as part of Friday Favorites. I have also secured a hotel room … [Read more…]

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

DIY or hire a pro?

May 8, 2018 by Christie Hawkes 31 Comments
DIY or hire a pro?

I’ve recently had the “pleasure” of going through a website audit and migration to a new host. The next step is a transition to https. I am using the very capable services of MaAnna at BlogAid, and I quite literally could not do it without her.  I started my blog because I wanted to write … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: blogging, technology

Easy ways to respect and protect Mother Earth

April 24, 2018 by Christie Hawkes 30 Comments
Easy ways to respect and protect Mother Earth

Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together … all things connect.” —Chief Seattle Did you know that last Sunday was Earth Day, celebrated in more than 190 countries around the world? To … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: holidays, nature

Spring bucket list update #1

April 20, 2018 by Christie Hawkes 8 Comments
Spring Ahead!

My how time flies! Apparently–according to the calendar, at least–we are one month into spring. I’m not sure Old Man Winter got the message. Nevertheless, I am moving full-speed ahead (or slightly below the speed limit) on my Spring Bucket List. Health and fitness 1. Train for and complete the Utah Valley 10k. I started … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness, This and that, Travel Tagged: bucket list, exercise, family

Spring bucket list and winter’s final report

March 21, 2018 by Christie Hawkes 18 Comments
Spring Bucket List

Yeah! Spring is officially here (if only Mother Nature will cooperate)! Mother Nature may be unpredictable, but one thing’s for certain–it’s time to give a final accounting of my Winter Bucket List and move on to my new Spring Bucket List. Winter bucket list wrap-up Health and fitness Try three new healthy recipes. Mission exceeded; … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: blogging, bucket list, exercise

Winter bucket list update #2

February 20, 2018 by Christie Hawkes 17 Comments
Winter Bucket List Update

Well, another month has flown by, and it’s time to check in on my Winter Bucket List progress. I’m feeling pretty good about things at this point, though there is still some work to be done. Health and fitness 1. Try three new healthy recipes. Mission accomplished! And ahead of schedule. With my new cleaner … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: bucket list

Winter bucket list update

January 20, 2018 by Christie Hawkes 26 Comments
Winter Bucket List Update

Has it really been a month since I shared my Winter Bucket List with you? Shockingly, yes. And I am pleased to report that I have completed (or at least started) several of the items on my list. Health and fitness 1. Try three new healthy recipes. I’m ahead of schedule on this one! I’ve … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book recommendations, This and that Tagged: bucket list

Winter bucket list and fall wrap-up

December 20, 2017 by Christie Hawkes 30 Comments
Winter bucket list and fall wrap-up

Ready or not, winter has arrived (for those of us in North America, at least). That means it’s time to wrap up the Fall Bucket List and commit to a new Winter Bucket List. FALL WRAP-UP When I last reported, I had just three open items on my list. If I give myself a little … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: bucket list

Christmas carols: for mature audiences only?

December 12, 2017 by Christie Hawkes 20 Comments
Christmas carols: for mature audiences only?

I love Christmas music. From the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas night, that’s pretty much all I listen to. There are songs that make me smile, some that make me feel nostalgic and tender, and a few that make me go, “Huh? What they’d just say?” I recently read Vikki Claflin’s Laugh Lines post about … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: holidays, music

Fall bucket list update

November 20, 2017 by Christie Hawkes 19 Comments
Fall bucket list update

Two months ago, I joined with a group of my blogger friends to create our fall bucket lists, with a commitment to check in every month. Well, it’s that time again, so here’s the latest progress. Health and fitness 1. Try a new workout. Mission accomplished! I tried Orangetheory Fitness and loved it. If you’re … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book recommendations, This and that Tagged: bucket list, exercise, family, Hawkes Landing
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