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The Sedaris secret to better storytelling

November 10, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 22 Comments
Child feeding a monkey.

One of my favorite storytellers is David Sedaris. So, of course, when I decided to enroll in MasterClass, as one of my fall bucket list items, his was the first course I took.  And what is the Sedaris secret for better storytelling…I mean, besides writing and rewriting and rewriting again? Ask better questions. If you … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reading and writing Tagged: sedaris, storytelling

Election Day in the United States

November 3, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 14 Comments
I voted stickers on the American flag.

Election Day in the United States. The big day is finally here. Does election day give you hope or fear? Maybe a little bit of both? #electionday #Ivoted #SoWhatNowWhat

Posted in: This and that Tagged: election, mindfulness, politics

Thank you notes – October 2020

October 27, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 25 Comments
Sunset.

Thank you Larry… …for the unexpected flowers to celebrate the fifth anniversary of this blog. Thank you everyone who participated in my blogiversary celebration drawing. Thank you all who have read, shared, and commented on my blog posts over the years. It means more to me than you know. Thank you Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse… …for … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: clouds, gratitude

Autumn 2020 bucket list – update 1

October 20, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 24 Comments
Autumn 2020 Bucket List.

We are now a month into autumn, though I have to admit, it doesn’t really feel like it. The weather has been more like summer, and typical Halloween festivities have been cancelled or altered, due to COVID. However, some autumn traditions remain: pumpkin everything and progress on my fall bucket list. Health and fitness Try … [Read more…]

Posted in: Link parties Tagged: bucket list, seasons

60 before 60…and the drawing winners!

October 13, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 20 Comments
Collage of photos.

With my birthday last Sunday, I am now officially in the final year of my 50s. It’s really kind of hard for me to fathom…I have been on this earth for 59 years. How is that possible? Like all of you, I have had exhilarating moments, moments of pure joy, devastating moments, moments of unbelievable … [Read more…]

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

5th blogiversary celebration give-away!

October 6, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 27 Comments
Confetti in a champagne glass.

Five years ago I published my first blog post. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. In fact, I hired someone to create the blog for me and somehow stumbled my way through those first several posts.  Along the way, I picked up some technical skills, thanks to advice from my fellow bloggers … [Read more…]

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

Thank you notes – September 2020

September 29, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 25 Comments
Fall leaves in Millcreek Canyon.

Thank you Ruth’s Diner… …for this delicious salmon salad. Isn’t it wonderful when you find something that tastes good AND packs in the nutrition? And thank you, of course, for the strawberry mojito! The strawberries make this one nutritious as well, right? Thank you Mother Nature… …for the beautiful view of the sunrise from my … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: gratitude

Autumn 2020 bucket list

September 21, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 28 Comments
Autumn 2020 Bucket List.

Well it’s finally here, my favorite season: fall…or autumn…depending on your preference. In fact, this season is so fabulous, it’s the only one deserving of two names. For more on the origins of autumn and fall, check out this usage note from Merriam-Webster. Whatever you call it, ’tis the season of beautiful leaves, cooler days, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness, Link parties Tagged: bucket list, goals, seasons

When does a house become a home?

September 16, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 30 Comments
Living room.

My husband and I recently built a house in southern Utah, roughly 300 miles south of our primary residence. We wanted an escape from the cold, snowy winters without going so far that our family and friends couldn’t easily visit. The house is now fully furnished…well mostly…and we’ve stayed there several times for brief periods. … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: Southern Utah

Are you burdened by too much past?

September 8, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 18 Comments
Rearview mirror reflecting a city.

I sat down to write this morning, somehow ending up scrolling through Facebook (procrastinate much?), and came across this quote.  Guilt, regret, resentment, sadness, and all forms of non-forgiveness are caused by too much past and not enough presence. Eckhardt Tolle It struck a chord with me, and I recalled earlier in the week reading … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness Tagged: mindfulness
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