Tag Archives: Simple Living
Slow mornings.
What a gift. A slow morning. The birds are singing and the cicadas buzzing. My gardens are soaking up a much needed drink. The thunderstorms skirted us last night, while the cool dry air settled in. Cool is relative. Here … Continue reading
Gratitude, transition and snow.
I feel so alive. A year ago, on my birthday, Mother Nature gifted me with gentle snowfall. It made the radical change that came just days later more bearable. It was if I was being reminded that no matter what … Continue reading
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A year of new traditions, simplicity, & meaning.
Today is Christmas Eve and I am writing this from my little desk in the kitchen, the heart(h) of our home. While waiting for the computer to boot up, memories of our traditional Christmas activities started to float to consciousness. … 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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