Sometimes, even though you don’t make shoes, let alone a product of any kind, you are the shoemaker. Sometimes being barefoot is just the way it has to be. Hopefully, your family understands. You have to make tough choices and Read More …
As a child, today was a day when you could eat all the chocolate and jelly beans you wanted – before breakfast (and even at church if you didn’t drop any and give away the secret!) We thought they were Read More …
You know when you actually know something is going to happen, but then it is still a surprise? Maybe… You forgot about it. You did not trust your intuition. You ignored the signs. You let someone convince you otherwise. You Read More …
It is not all that easy to find the balance you seek. At home. In life. As a career. Magical statements like “work-life balance” or, as some will go so far as to say “life-work balance” which sounds novel, and Read More …
It was worthwhile after all… Right? The time. The effort. The extra caffeination. The distance. It was just a day trip and even though not quite as planned after all the original plans, it was totally worth it. Do it Read More …
You can (and should) have your fun. It can be at home or away. It can be expensive or free. It can be with friends or on your own. Bored while on spring, summer, or other holiday break is unacceptable. Read More …
Some areas of life are a delicate balance. Work and play. Family and friends. Vacation and everyday. Energy and rest. Participating and spectating. Fridays and Mondays. Abundance and purging. Set the boundaries and follow them. You are the only one Read More …
No matter how much there is to do, you will find a way to fit it in. You just have to be dedicated. Whether it is time with your friends and family, or your craft and work, you can be Read More …
Make sure there is something on deck for each special winter weekend. Nine more weeks and then a few more. So much can happen in a short time. Three days. A snow forecast or two (maybe a few more.) Holidays Read More …
Sometimes even with all the planning and prep work you do for meetings, gatherings or parties, impromptu is better. The stress and anxiety are low. Their expectations are non-existent. The moment is just right and not forced. Those who can Read More …