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Perspective

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” Marcel Proust Instead of pining for what is not available to me right now, I can look at what is available through an adventurer’s … Continue reading

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Am I waiting for something, or cooking up a great meal.

 Today on Facebook after I posted yet another photograph of fabulous colorful veggies sitting on my counter, a friend posted this comment: “Do you chef for people?”  Me:  “Yes.” Then I was compelled to add: Me:   “I do this, gardening, … Continue reading

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From bit of paper, snippets of word and misc images…

I took myself on an a retreat. The rainy weather helped by clearing the outdoor distractions. Housesitting in a sister artist’s abode, I escape real life. I wonder if she thinks of her home as a sanctuary? I sat as … Continue reading

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Cleaning Out the Closet

Recently I have had the uncontrollable urge to purge the accumulated stuff in the recesses of my closet.  Do I really need the 80’s stylin’ one-piece jumpsuit that I wore to my baby shower?  Will I ever wear it again? No.  Do … Continue reading

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It has arrived…with the greatest of ease!

Borne of a lively conversation…the new title of my blog has arrived.  And this was soooo easy.  Life should always be this easy.  Being in the moment and going with the flow…regardless of how cheesy, and new age self help … Continue reading

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Commitment and Freedom

I haven’t posted to my blog in a few days.  It felt rushed or forced a couple of times.  My intent is to record and process my journey to 50.  Part of that intention is to fully embody who I … Continue reading

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Footnote…

Got 10000 steps on my pedometer today.

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Ahhhh, Saturday!

December 5, 2009 Ahhh….Saturday.  Early morning musings…. Writing, exercise, winter white pants, Choices, Write now, exercise late morning, all day schedule behind – conceptually. Exercise now, shop for winter white pants, write tonight.  Better plan.  Exercise out of way early, … Continue reading

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One day less than five…

Burning the candle at both ends…yesterday was hard.  Long day, two jobs, phone died-missed a much anticipated conversation with a friend…bright side…did hear some sultry jazz.  Today is a new day…and my phone is already beeping at me…

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Day 2: The special nightie.

How long has it been since you bought a new nightie?  Way too long for me!  Every night my dreamtime starts with a slogan:  Race for the Cure,  Vote Yellow-LiveStrong, Climbing to new Heights with TimberRidge Adventure Center, hike or … Continue reading

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