I am a woman of few words. That might be a strange way for a writer to describe herself. I mean I’ve been publishing a weekly blog for more than three years now, and I’ve worked as a communication professional for 30. However, as you may have noticed, I usually get straight to the point. … [Read more…]
Welcome to the Blogging Grandmothers Link Party 37 A Link Party EXCLUSIVELY for Grandmother Bloggers Starts Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at 9:00 p.m. CST Ends Saturday, May 4 at 9:00 p.m. CST REALLY SIMPLE RULES: • This party is for grandmother bloggers only. • You may linkup 3 new or old, family friendly posts. • … [Read more…]
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you’ve no doubt run into this disclaimer, “I am not an expert, but I Googled it.” I’m a big fan of Googling. I can’t help myself. After all, if it’s on the internet, it must be true, right? And even if it’s not true, it’s likely … [Read more…]
What’s the use of a fine house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?” ~Henry David Thoreau Yesterday was Earth Day, or International Mother Earth Day, as it is known in some parts of the world. Whatever you choose to call it, this annual event is an important time to check in … [Read more…]
We’re a month into spring. The trees are blooming; the grass is green; and the flowers have blossomed. They may all be covered in snow some mornings, but that’s springtime in Utah. It is also time for our first spring bucket list update. Health & fitness 1. Download a 10k training schedule and get started. … [Read more…]
I don’t know what the weather looks like where you live, but in my neighborhood, we’ve had a lot of rain, wind, and even snow. It’s quite gloomy with occasional maddeningly brief glimpses of blue sky and sunshine. It was starting to affect my mood. I found myself obsessively checking the forecast, watching for a … [Read more…]
It’s easy to get so caught up in the hustle of life that we forget to appreciate the small miracles that happen every day. I created the monthly Thank You Notes post to help me relive the happy moments, savor the gratitude, and share them with you. I hope they also inspire you to think about … [Read more…]
It’s that time of year, when those of us in the Northern Hemisphere begin to shed our winter layers and welcome the sunshine onto our skin. The sun brings many glorious benefits—like better moods, deeper sleep, and more Vitamin D. But, as with most things in life, the sun also has its risks—risks like sunburn … [Read more…]
Welcome to the Blogging Grandmothers Link Party 36 A Link Party EXCLUSIVELY for Grandmother Bloggers Starts Monday, April 1, 2019, at 9:00 p.m. CST Ends Thursday, April 4, at 9:00 p.m. CST REALLY SIMPLE RULES: • This party is for grandmother bloggers only. • You may linkup 3 new or old, family friendly posts. • … [Read more…]
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” As a child you probably heard that chant, were maybe even given that advice by well-meaning adults. By now, you know the deception of that statement. Words are powerful. So powerful, in fact, that they are even said to be mightier than … [Read more…]