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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
I am by nature a goal-setting, list-making, progress-tracking junkie—always looking forward to the next task or milestone. For the past two years, I have been trying to tame the beast, practicing mindfulness and learning to be present in this moment. That doesn’t mean I’ve tossed out the to-do lists, trackers, or thoughts of the future … [Read more…]