We are now a month into autumn, though I have to admit, it doesn’t really feel like it. The weather has been more like summer, and typical Halloween festivities have been cancelled or altered, due to COVID. However, some autumn traditions remain: pumpkin everything and progress on my fall bucket list. Health and fitness Try … [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…]
A month ago, I shared my Summer Play List…not a bucket list exactly…just a list of activities to inspire joy during this pandemic summer. I’m happy to report that I have enjoyed several of these activities in the past month. Play list Drink iced coffee. Yes! Have a big salad with all the fixin’s. Not … [Read more…]
Like all of you, I have plenty of serious things on my mind right now and a whole list of important things needing to be done. What I don’t have enough of is lighthearted playtime. So this summer, instead of a bucket list, I decided to create a play list…not the kind you download on … [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…]
We are finally firmly into spring. Mother Nature and I are on the same page! And I’m ready for the first update on my Spring Bucket List. Health & fitness 1. Join Sue for her 7-Day Eat Healthy for Life Challenge. After that, I’ll set some related goals to carry me through spring. I completed … [Read more…]
Thank you spring… …for the beautiful color… …for the warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours… …and the promise of new beginnings. Thank you Arvanitis/Carrell family… … for the socially-responsible family visit. It did my heart good to see your faces and hear your voices in person, even if we couldn’t hug. Thank you for braving … [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…]
Thank you Charlie… …for a life well lived, for all the cuddling, the exuberant greetings, the laughs, the comfort. We miss you more than you know. Rest in peace King Charles. Thank you also Dr. Gina at Redwood Veterinary Clinic and Blue Pearl Pet Hospital for your tender care of Charlie throughout his life and … [Read more…]
Well, it appears we have survived winter, and it’s time to give a final report on our Winter Bucket Lists. Health & fitness Choose a 10K to run…perhaps one in Southern Utah, near our home construction site. Once I choose the race and get registered, I will lay out a training schedule. In the meantime, … [Read more…]