Sorry Fall, Spring Wins!
Okay, I know I waver between Spring and Fall, but I’ve made a decision (for now at least). SPRING is my favorite season! And yesterday was one of the best reasons I can think of. You see, yesterday was the … Continued
What a Trip
This week, I’m excited to share the words of a very wise and inspirational person in my life, none other than my husband, Tim (or JT as I like to call him). Tim has a way of looking at the … Continued
We did a Thing!
Tim and I did a thing recently. We bought a “beach cottage” in Newport, Oregon. Well, we call it a beach cottage. It’s really an older doublewide mobile home in a community of mobile homes. And … it’s a seven … Continued
A Bit of Today, All Year Long
Today marks the first day of spring with the arrival of the vernal equinox at about 2:24pm in my area. You’d never know it by my local weather forecasts, so this day brings hope of longer days and new life … Continued
Breathe In, Breathe Out, Blah, Blah, Blah
While my Monday blog is important to me and I make it a top priority, you may have noticed I’ve been missing these last couple weeks. That’s because I had to prioritize a few other things, like heat and water … Continued
Whatdaya Mean I’m Being Human?
There was a time that I had a very short temper. I know, hard to believe now, and much as I hate to admit, it’s true. Now, after many years of meditation practice, I seldom react in anger, even when … Continued
Is Procrastination Your Thing Too?
Oh! Well hello there Monday! I wasn’t expecting you so soon, yet you continue to arrive right on schedule. You continue to arrive, despite the fact that I am only now writing my Monday morning article (although to be fair … Continued
Learning to Trust Your Gut
You know those times that you have a decision to make or you’re meeting someone new and everything just feels right, or it doesn’t? Call it “trusting your gut” or “following your instinct” or “listening to your inner voice.” What … Continued
Open to the Gifts of Winter
I’m am blessed to have many exceptional people in my life, and it is with much gratitude that I share this beautiful article from one of those people. Julia Siporin is a yoga teacher, “Awake in the Wild” teacher, current … Continued
The Art of Reframing
I’m an observer. I observe my own thoughts and actions and, on a larger scale the human spirit. I observe nature. I observe the interactions between the two. I share what I observe through these writings, not because they provide … Continued