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Choose. Then choose again.
Posted on May 5, 2022 Leave a Comment
I’ve been “getting through” lately. This unending winter, oh ffs the ice hasn’t even gone off the lakes yet and everything is still mud. Living out of boxes, in yet another move as part of an extended transition. Chronic pain that is usually quieter has been yelling at me instead. I’m getting so mentally grumpy […]
Passions and people, not possessions
Posted on April 20, 2022 Leave a Comment
Ah, yes — spring cleaning. Clearing out what no longer serves us and making space for what does. I’m a big fan of Denise Linn’s work in this area and I really love her measurement for if a thing is clutter or not: Do I love it? Do I use it? If you can answer […]
Efficiency is the killer of imagination
Posted on April 13, 2022 Leave a Comment
Very recently I read that “efficiency is the killer of imagination,” and for the life of me can’t recall from where or by whom. Chalk it up to the fact that I’ve been reading from a variety of written sources lately, and also that this idea struck me so hard I’ve been kind of in […]
We are celebrating, today!
Posted on April 6, 2022 Leave a Comment
Today, my friends, marks six years of weekly posts here! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being a part of this space — and for being such an inspiration! Ten years ago this space was begun, and after four years of enjoyable random posting. a commitment was made to sharing regularly, every […]
Self care is also in the moments
Posted on March 16, 2022 Leave a Comment
We hear a lot about self care, and quite honestly that’s a good thing. We can’t truly be of help to another unless our own cup is full, too. There’s a difference between service and martyrdom… It’s easy to think of self care in the bigger acts. Who doesn’t love the idea of really treating […]
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