Motivational Monday #21
We’re not stuck with the results of first efforts. Or even second or third efforts. In Mary Pickford’s words:
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Travelin’ Light(er)
Just got back from a 16-day road trip. Following my usual post-travel routine, the morning after arriving home I pulled out the bathroom scale, stepped on, breathed deeply, and peered through squinted eyes at the numbers. I’d gained two pounds. HURRAY!! Okay, weight gain is not a reason for me to celebrate, but considering on…
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Motivational Monday #20
I was sitting on my patio one sunny evening, contemplating whether or not to make a particular change in my life. As I mentally sifted through the pros and cons of leaving my comfort zone and taking on something new, the sun’s heat became so intense I decided to move to the shade of the…
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What’s the Ingredient You Can’t Live Without?
What is your go-to food prep ingredient? You know – the one that adds zing to what’s cooked, crunch to what’s not, or a bit of magic to what’s baked? That one ingredient you just can’t live without. OK – “can’t live without” may be a bit dramatic. Let’s put it this way: if you…
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Lessons From the Airport
I just returned from what has become my tri-annual trip to Swan Lake. With hours of delay, I had plenty of time to enjoy the airport experience. One would think after all these years of traveling I’d have the whole process down pat. I wear shoes that slide off, have my quart-size plastic bag with…
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Motivational Monday #19
There is a time and a place for apologies. Like when we’re wrong, or when we bump into someone. But some things you should not apologize for, so
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Friday Five | FUN | Humor
Friday Five Funnies
In March we told you about our new Facebook page and gave you a sample of the humor there. We thought we’d send you into the weekend with a smile on your face by sharing five of our favorite funnies from April! Well, we’re off to the grocery store – Happy Weekend,…
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Motivational Monday #18
Don’t be afraid to take a break from your worries, your sadness, or the problems you haven’t resolved yet to have a laugh. It doesn’t mean that you are less sad or that you’re not taking your problems seriously – it is just a bit of balm to your spirit and mind to help you…
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Five to Frame
One theme that keeps popping up as we continue on our fierce journeys is “simplicity.” Many of us are de-cluttering, scaling back, buying less stuff, and de-stressing by simplifying things that just don’t need to be as complicated as they can be. And that includes home decor. We want around us that which makes us…
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Motivational Monday #17
Sometimes reasons sound more like excuses. Think about it – when a friend is late meeting you, wouldn’t you rather hear: “I’m sorry I’m late” than a lame litany of the phone calls, traffic lights, and carpet wrinkles that slowed her down? The same is true when there is a request to impose on your…
