We just got back from 3 full days in New York City for my youngest daughter’s fifteenth birthday weekend, and after walking what felt like the entire island in a polar vortex with half of America, I have thoughts. Hopefully helpful thoughts. The...
From the Deck to the Page #14 Deck: Mindful Souls ‘Soul Bridges’ Card Category: Play – Dive into the fun, unexpected stuff. Some prompts arrive like a sigh — honest, human, and impossible to answer without telling the truth. This week’s Soul...
Note: There are NO spoilers in this post. My family did not immediately jump on the Stranger Things bandwagon. We started watching from the beginning when the second season dropped. Yes. We were hooked. You must understand this isn’t the...
We got our Christmas tree this last weekend. I had been sick with a terrible cold, but had still powered through to host Thanksgiving, do all the clean up, help throw a two year old’s birthday party Saturday, and then had decorated the house for...
A few nights ago this recurring dream started, I keep having this dream that I wake up on Christmas Eve morning and realize I haven’t bought a single present. I haven’t ordered any gifts the kids want, I don’t have any presents for family or my...
A post-Thanksgiving reflection on style, identity, and the pieces that stay. Books to Blogs #13 Book: 3000 Unique Questions About Me Question #2827: “What fashion or trend will never become outdated? Some questions arrive right on time, and...
As I have previously mentioned, something happens to me in the fall and winter months. I could have not lifted a finger to do anything remotely creative all year long, and as soon as I start feeling the chill in the air, or the sun starts setting a...
From the Deck to the Page #13 Decks: Mindful Souls ‘Affirmation Card Deck’ and ‘Stress Relief & Selfcare Cards’ The Monday before Thanksgiving always carries its own flavor of anticipation. A little excitement. A little pressure. A swirl...
Anyone who knows me very well knows I hate the cold. It has become slightly less problematic in recent years as my body temperature has risen a great deal with menopause. However, I still hate it. It is more the gray than the cold. I maintain there...
I scrolled on Facebook, and stopped dead on the picture. My oldest daughter, Alena, had just posted a couple of shots of her and her nearly 2 year old daughter, Mavis. They were sitting on the couch together drinking hot cocoa. It was Mavis’ first...