Time Out
It is time for time out… Of the house From being in the home office Off the laptop or tablet From being on the phone Of being connected all the time Call time out and take a break – mid Read More …
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Different Ending
This year is shaping up with a very different ending than so many others. We made so many plans. We spent time last year with friends, talking about opportunity. Let’s do this again, let’s do this next, let’s go here Read More …
sNOw changes here
There are sNOw changes here…I mean, no changes to the “normal routine” here. we still have snow days we still have days off we still have to shovel we still have to plan ahead (milk, break eggs) While kids can Read More …
Notice the Little Things
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 …
No More Rushing
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 …
Gnome Mediate
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 …
Second Helping
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 …
It’s a Balance
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 …
Time to Enjoy the Flowers
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 …
Play 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 …