If you make the time to notice the little things, it becomes easier to spot the wonderful moments in life, and to be re-inspired about making the life around us that much better. Listening to a podcast today reminded me Read More …
With Christmas day preparations all complete, there is no more rushing around. Nothing left to do but…take a break. It is time to: have a second, leisurely cup of coffee. assess the results of your efforts. watch others, ooh and Read More …
It is time to gnome meditate. (Om. It is time to go and meditate…) The season is not getting any lighter, any less stressful, any less traffic-y, or even warmer. There is a quarter inch of snow on the ground, Read More …
This weekend, we had more than one second helping. From pie to mashed potatoes and turkey to stuffing. Don’t forget cookies, cheesecake, and buttered bread plus overcooked vegetables topped in gravy. From family-time and sleeping late, to celebrating birthdays one Read More …
The events of a long weekend – a looooong holiday weekend – show us that work and life can go together, as long as it’s a balance. We can take 4 days off. Or, we can take 1 then work Read More …
My daughter always reminded me to take time to enjoy the flowers… When she was a toddler, she always stopped – everywhere we went. How clear is that picture? Back then, I never did, however, show her how to make Read More …
If we have learned anything in these last few years, it is that we should play more. Have more fun. Be able to relax more often. It doesn’t come easy. Life is hard. Work is hard. School is hard. But, Read More …
What do we do now, when we just need a minute, but the other people don’t? Today, we use streaming video – there are no commercials. There is literally no need to stop… Not for a snack, beverage or to Read More …
Without work, or school, or technology or even a good old-fashioned calendar on the wall, you can really lose track of the passage of time. Especially in the winter, when it is raining and it is the end of a Read More …
Every Monday, we (all) should be rested and ready for the week. When we have a 3 day weekend, it seems that there is even more rest but even more “getting ready” than there would be on any given 2 Read More …