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Reminder To Self
Posted on March 4, 2016 Leave a Comment
It wasn’t until near the end of this spring phone call that I realized he was breaking. A college student learns a lot about navigating life, with many “firsts” piled on at once. But you know what? After hanging up, I realized that all of us flow through these seasons no matter our age. […]
Don’t Let Anything Dull Your Sparkle
Posted on October 25, 2015 1 Comment
Doreen Virtue’s new book is gentle, supportive strength for your sanity. It is a great companion to any and all of her other books, as she offers great love and resources for our health: emotional, physical, and spiritual. This book focuses on recognizing our patterns of when our spirits sparkle and when we feel less […]
Spreading JOMO
Posted on March 25, 2015 7 Comments
By now you’ve probably heard of FOMO, or the Fear Of Missing Out. Yep, it appears we have successfully made our junior-high insecurities into a celebrated phenomenon. Personally, I’m not okay with carrying my adolescent anxieties into my midlife evolution and beyond. Recently I learned of JOMO, or the Joy Of Missing Out. This too is becoming a cultural sensation, […]
Sweet Lucille’s Traveling Beer Can Vase
Posted on February 24, 2015 5 Comments
Recently we celebrated my Grandmother’s 98th birthday–on Friday the 13th! I gave her a silk white rose to brighten her room, and used a very special “vase” I had been saving just for her…. When I was about 6 or 7 years old, Grandma and Grandpa had come to stay with us for the weekend at our home in northern […]