With all these lovely tokens of September days are here, with summers best of weather and the autumns best of cheer.” ~Helen Hunt Jackson We have truly and officially come to the end of summer…here in the Northern Hemisphere at least. And that means it is time to share the final results of our Summer … [Read more…]
The first week of August hangs at the very top of summer, the top of the live-long year, like the highest seat of a Ferris wheel when it pauses in its turning. The weeks that come before are only a climb from balmy spring, and those that follow a drop to the chill of autumn, … [Read more…]
Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability. ~Sam Keen Here we are a month into summer. The weather has been so hot in our neck of the woods, it’s hard to believe it is not yet “deep summer.” I hope it doesn’t get much warmer…I may melt. Regardless, it is time to check in on … [Read more…]
Spring being a tough act to follow, God created June. Al Bernstein Summer is truly and officially here, and with it my Summer Bucket List. Last October, I announced that I would be completing a 60 before 60 Challenge in the year leading up to my 60th birthday and that the challenge would take the place of … [Read more…]
Live life in full bloom. Elizabeth Murray We’re two months into spring, life is in full bloom…and it’s time to share an update on our Spring Bucket Lists, or in my case, an update on my 60 before 60 Challenge. Last October, I announced that I would be completing a 60 before 60 Challenge in the year … [Read more…]
Where flowers bloom so does hope. Lady Bird Johnson We are one month into spring, flowers are blooming, hope abounds…and it’s time to share an update on our Spring Bucket Lists, or in my case, an update on my 60 before 60 Challenge. Last October, I announced that I would be completing a 60 before 60 … [Read more…]
The first blooms of spring always make my heart sing. S. Brown Spring is here, which means my heart is singing…and it’s time to share our Spring Bucket Lists, or in my case, an update on my 60 before 60 Challenge. Last October, I announced that I would be completing a 60 before 60 Challenge in the … [Read more…]
Two months into the season and Old Man Winter decides to get serious (at least in my neck of the woods). I’m curious to see what he has in store for the next 30 days. Last October, I announced that I would be completing a 60 before 60 Challenge in the year leading up to my 60th … [Read more…]
A couple of months ago, I announced that I would be completing a 60 before 60 Challenge in the year leading up to my 60th birthday. That challenge will be taking the place of my typical seasonal bucket lists for this year. So here is the most recent update on that. Health and Fitness Walk 60 miles … [Read more…]
Well, we made it through the darkest day of the year…at least in terms of the number of daylight hours…I hope metaphorically speaking as well. Regardless, December 21 means it’s time to put the Autumn Bucket List to bed and move on to winter. Autumn Bucket List final report Health and fitness Try a new … [Read more…]