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Friday favorites

July 22, 2016 by Christie Hawkes 4 Comments
Flowers from Larry

Happy Friday! It’s time to look back on the week and reflect on all of the happy things that happened. Breathe in; be grateful! Thank you Liz and Kevin for our cabin sign. I still smile every time I look at it. Despite the above-mentioned sign and its instruction, I’m going to share a couple of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: Friday Favorites, gratitude

Cultivating joy

July 19, 2016 by Christie Hawkes 2 Comments
Cultivating joy

“Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.” ― Leo Buscaglia The other day, as Larry and I drove past the hospital in our neighborhood, I commented to him that it’s been a long time since he’s been there. Then I quickly added, “Knock on wood” and rapped my … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book recommendations, Health and wellness Tagged: gratitude, joy, mindfulness

Friday favorites

July 15, 2016 by Christie Hawkes 4 Comments
Bryan's party

First thing’s first. Let me start this Friday Favorites by saying thank you. My most favorite thing this week was your wonderful, warm response to my letter to Bryan. Your many kind comments carried me through the week. I love you guys! I was feeling particularly sentimental all week, or as I like to call … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: Friday Favorites

A letter to my brother

July 12, 2016 by Christie Hawkes 16 Comments
Bryan Daniel Haskell

This week is my youngest brother’s birthday. It is also the first anniversary of his passing. Actually, passing is too gentle a word. He was yanked from us suddenly and without warning, and as I write this, I find the pain is still fresh. But most of the time, I remember him with a joy that is … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: death, family

Friday favorites

July 8, 2016 by Christie Hawkes 4 Comments
Fourth of July

It’s Friday, and you know what that means — Friday Favorites! As usual, we headed to Hawkes Landing for the weekend. This time we went over Guardsman’s Pass, and the views are stunning (if a bit scary at times)! The wild flowers are in bloom. We went on several nice hikes. Followed by a frosty mug! The skies were … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: Friday Favorites, gratitude

Book recommendation: The Nest

July 5, 2016 by Christie Hawkes Leave a Comment
The Nest cover

So we’re back at the cabin, and in addition to hiking, lounging on the deck, and playing Yahtzee, I’ve been reading again. It seems I always finish good books up here. This time it was The Nest, a New York Times Bestseller by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney. Fair warning: The book is at times dark, and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book recommendations Tagged: book recommendation, The Nest

Friday favorites

July 1, 2016 by Christie Hawkes Leave a Comment
Lori, Christie, Robin

Here we are again–Fabulous Friday! A perfect opportunity for looking back on all the happy things that happened this week. What could be happier than a Yahtzee with sixes that leads to a win while at the cabin! (Yes, we’re playing on a paper plate. We’ve played so much up here that we’ve worn out the tray … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: Friday Favorites

I didn’t count on this

June 28, 2016 by Christie Hawkes 4 Comments
I didn't count on this

When I was young and naive—and 50 was ancient—if someone had told me I’d still be figuring out who I was and what I wanted to do with my life at the ripe old age of 54, I would have been shocked and probably devastated. I mean, for most of us, 50 is well past … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness Tagged: Aging, goals, purpose

Friday favorites

June 24, 2016 by Christie Hawkes 2 Comments
Nature's candy

Another week has flown by. Thank you for indulging me in my Friday Favorites. I’ve found that it helps me focus on the positive and take note of the happy things that happen during the week. Something good will happen, and I find myself thinking, “Ooh, I need to remember that for Friday Favorites!” The week … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: Friday Favorites

Out of the mouths of babes

June 21, 2016 by Christie Hawkes 2 Comments
Out of the mouths of babes

When my daughters were young, they said some pretty amazing things—some of them profound, some of them funny, some of them so sweet they’d melt your heart. I thought I’d remember them forever. A few I did; most I did not. So when the grandchildren started to say things I didn’t want to forget, I … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: family
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