Happy Fall everyone! Where I am in Colorado, the signs of the changing seasons are becoming a little more apparent. Mornings are a little crisper. Evenings are cooling down a little quicker. The leaves are beginning to change colors and a few have started falling to the ground. While the calendar gives us exact days to mark beginning and endings of the seasons, I feel … Continue reading Enjoying the Changing of the Seasons
Two weeks ago I wrote about the concept of Life Garden and how to determine what is important to nourish and grow in our lives. With a new school year beginning, I thought I would write about how I am able to make time for the things in my Life Garden and be more efficient through daily routines. When it comes to organization, some people make … Continue reading Having Effective Morning And Evening Routines
It is time for me to start thinking about the new school year. I am back to work full time next week and then the kids come back mid August. It has been a great summer. My trip to Greece, mountain hikes, a few bike rides, opportunities to play my flute, and spending extra time with family and friends. You can feel the subtle change … Continue reading What Are Your Priorities? Assembling a Life Garden
Google is forever analyzing my search habits and giving me hints on topics that may be of interest to me. Recently, the Google app for my phone has been hinting that I may be interested in reading about all the unhappiness that is created by comparing our lives to the seemingly perfect lives of others on Social Media. Evidently, this is just as big of … Continue reading Social Media: Sharing The Positive With A Purpose.
My memories of a front porch go back to when I was very young. My grandmother had a large front porch that covered the entire front of the house. The porch had a swing large enough for several people to sit on and plenty of room for children to play. Several houses down from my grandmother, our good friends, the Schisslers, also had a large … Continue reading Simple Pleasures. Things To Do On Your Front Porch Or Back Patio.
This spring I discovered, to my surprise, that I had an electronic addiction from an unlikely source- my Fitbit. Until my Fitbit Surge battery died and I was temporarily without my fancy watch, I had no idea that the device on my wrist had become an extension of my identity. I tried to deny it but every time I looked to see how many steps … Continue reading My Fitbit And Me
Hi everyone 🙂 Here in the states Wednesday is the 4th of July. Barbecues, parades, and fireworks will abound. For most of us it will be a fun day with miles of red, white, and blue in every direction. One of those days when everyone feels connected to one another just by the fact that we call the USA home. We should all be proud … Continue reading Do Some Good. Thoughts On Ben Franklin And The 4th of July.
Solstice has come and gone. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere it is officially summer. Yay! Let the good times roll! For my friends Down Under, the days will be gradually getting longer and warmer for you. Either way, we are half way through 2018 and 2019 is inching its way towards us. How’s your year going? Do you feel on fire? Have … Continue reading Summer Life Goal Review
I am home from my trip to Greece! I know this post is a tad late. When I got back home I had some computer issues and my trusty lap top has been in the hands of the Geek Squad for the past several days. Hopefully, I can now get back to my Monday morning post schedule. What an amazing time I had. Those of … Continue reading Greek Vacation. I am home!
Hi everyone! I know that I am several days late on my post but the reason is because I am traveling. Yay:) I arrived in Greece yesterday and spent the day wandering around Athens experiencing the sites and sounds. Today will feature the Acropolis and Cape Sounion. I am so excited to see first hand the history that shaped Western civilization. I will begin posting … Continue reading On The Road
