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Time for some thoughtful rejuvenation

March 9, 2021 by Christie Hawkes 17 Comments
Baby birds being fed.

Can you feel it? The subtle shift in temperature…the longer days…the increase in bird song. Spring is almost here! At least in the Northern Hemisphere. But wherever you call home, a new season will soon be upon us…and with that, a sense of new beginning…a time to rejuvenate.  To add to this feeling of seasonal … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness Tagged: COVID-19, goals, mindfulness, seasons

A tourist in your home town

February 9, 2021 by Christie Hawkes 20 Comments
Zion National Park

I see that people are slowing starting to venture out on some trips away from home. We aren’t quite there yet. How I long for a beach vacation or to reschedule our twice-postponed trip to Alaska…but I fear getting somewhere and being quarantined the whole time or not being able to return home. So anyway…while … [Read more…]

Posted in: Travel Tagged: COVID-19, Southern Utah, Temple Square, Utah Olympic Park, Zion National Park

Thank you notes – December 2020

December 29, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 16 Comments
Cranberry orange potpourri.

Thank you PPE… …for making this moment happen. I don’t know which one was happier, GG or Piper, but they both needed this hug. I know we all complain at times about having to wear a mask, but no one was complaining here. Thank you Larry for snapping this photo, so I could enjoy the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: COVID-19, dogs, gratitude, holidays

Were any of us dreaming of a COVID Christmas?

December 15, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 26 Comments
Christmas mug and face mask.

When I first heard the words coronavirus and COVID-19 last winter, I couldn’t have imagined what was coming. Even when it hit closer to home, and we were personally affected by shut-downs and social distancing, I never dreamed we’d still be deep in the middle of a pandemic during the holidays. I’ve spent some time … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: COVID-19, holidays

Sometimes you find what you need

June 9, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 30 Comments
Woman praying.

So far, the year 2020 has not been what I expected.  We started January with my mother’s funeral. In March, we said goodbye to our beloved Charlie Dog. Also in March, we went on COVID-19 lockdown and experienced a 5.7 magnitude earthquake. April brought multiple aftershocks, some rather large. In May, we moved my mother-in-law … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness Tagged: change, COVID-19

Happy Monday! Episode 18

May 4, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 28 Comments
Baby feet.

Baby steps to a new normal Transcript Good morning and happy Monday! Yes, I realize that it may not be morning as you watch this. It may not even be Monday. But I’m sticking with this greeting anyway. Last time we were together like this, I started by pointing out how much had changed in … [Read more…]

Posted in: Happy Monday vlog Tagged: COVID-19, vlog

My staycation is over…even if sheltering in place is not

April 14, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 55 Comments
Woman eating popcorn and watching television.

If you’ve been on social media at all in the past month, you’ve seen the funny memes about COVID-19 weight gain.  I’ve enjoyed them as much as anyone—exaggerated as they are. Or are they? This week I was stunned to realize the struggle—for me at least—is real.  The time had come for a grocery run. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness Tagged: COVID-19, fitness, nutrition

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