I'm a big proponent of the power of gratitude, and for a while I blogged my list of "thankfuls" as I developed my gratitude habit. It's been quite a few years since then, so I thought I'd share a smattering of this month's list. Maybe it'll even inspire you to develop your own gratitude habit. "I don't have to chase extraordinary moments to … [Read more...] about A smattering of thankfuls for June
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Shrugging off shoulds {a birthday post}
Birthdays get me feeling even more introspective than usual and I’ve been thinking about shoulds. I'm sometimes told I don't look my age, or I don't look like I could be a grandma -- but who says what 46 or "grandmotherly" should look like? Or act like, or dress like?Life is too short for the nonsense of "shoulds" and I’ve been working for years … [Read more...] about Shrugging off shoulds {a birthday post}
How do you read so much?
I’m often asked how I read so much. The answer: I have no social life. Okay, that’s not really the answer — although I really am a major introvert and quite happily a homebody. My idea of a good time is getting cozied up in my favorite chair or on the porch listening to the birds, with a cup of tea in one hand and a book in the … [Read more...] about How do you read so much?
Life lately: ice cream season
"Life is like an ice cream, enjoy it before it melts." Consider yourself warned: this is a longer than usual "life lately" post since it's been months since the last one. Sorry-not-sorry. ;) family life Our annual season of visitors begins soon and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone. Next week two of our longtime friends will be … [Read more...] about Life lately: ice cream season
Life lately: almost spring
Spring is almost here and I the promise of sunshine and warmer days is giving me life right now. I'll take the pollen, y'all, if I can just have those sunny days and blooming flowers. My daffodils are beginning to wake up so there's hope! happenings Our dear ol' Daisy Dog turned 12 on Valentine's Day, followed closely afterward by our … [Read more...] about Life lately: almost spring
My favorite books read in 2018
Yay, books! I love adding recommendations to my own To-Read list, so I like to share my favorites for other booklovers. I keep a written record of books I've read, which seems somehow more substantial than online lists; however, the functionality of Goodreads is fabulous because I can quickly pull it up on my iPhone at the library to see if I … [Read more...] about My favorite books read in 2018