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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

Protect your brain: a simple prescription for fighting off dementia

January 5, 2021 by Christie Hawkes 20 Comments

Well, we made it. We survived 2020. I do understand that there is nothing magical about January 1. New beginnings can happen…or not happen…on any given day…with any given breath. I gave up setting formal New Year’s resolutions several years ago. Still…there was something about this January 1 that felt like a reset to me, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness Tagged: brain health, exercise, goals

Autumn 2020 bucket list update 2

November 21, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 17 Comments
Autumn 2020 Bucket List.

Two months into autumn, and I am not going to say again, “Where has the time gone?”…even though I’m thinking it. I mean really weren’t we just putting the Christmas decorations away? Anyway…it’s time for another Autumn Bucket List update. I hope you will also share what you’ve been up to so far this season. … [Read more…]

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

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

Spring 2020 bucket list – final report

June 21, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 20 Comments
Spring Bucket List.

Here we are at the end of spring. My how time flies! Do you ever wonder why? I can tell you. But however we got here so fast, we did…and today’s post is a final report on our Spring Bucket Lists. I hope you did everything you wanted to. Here’s how I did. Health & … [Read more…]

Posted in: Link parties Tagged: bucket list, goals, seasons

When to push and when to pull back

May 12, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 31 Comments
Woman at the starting line of a racetrack.

I went for a 3-mile run today. The weather was perfect—60 degrees F, sun shining, with a light breeze. My plan was to increase the distance between walk breaks and shave a couple of seconds off the pace from my last run.  About a mile in, I was out of breath and miserable. My first … [Read more…]

Posted in: Running Tagged: goals, motivation, self-care

Spring 2020 bucket list

April 21, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 28 Comments
Spring Bucket List.

So we’re a month into spring, and I’ve finally gotten my stuff together enough to post a Spring Bucket List…even if it is a little light. Hey, it’s a kinder, gentler season. Health & fitness Join Sue for her 7-Day Eat Healthy for Life Challenge. After that, I’ll set some related goals to carry me … [Read more…]

Posted in: Link parties, Running Tagged: bucket list, goals, seasons

To do and not to do

January 14, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 37 Comments
Tic tac toe with hearts.

I’ve been talking about my mom a lot lately, and today I’m going to do it again, but with a little twist. I hope you’ll bear with me. Today I’m sharing two practical tips that I took from the tasks that were required following Mom’s passing: one to-do and one to-don’t. To Do I have … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: declutter, goals, Love

Winter 2019-20 Bucket List

December 21, 2019 by Christie Hawkes 8 Comments
Winter Bucket List 2019-20.

Are you as shocked as I am that we are just days away from 2020? As for winter…I must confess I feel like Old Man Winter has been with us for awhile (rather than just arriving). I’m kind of over it already and tempted to look ahead to spring. But evidently Mother Nature has not … [Read more…]

Posted in: Running, This and that Tagged: 10K training, bucket list, goals, seasons
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