It’s a woman’s prerogative to change her mind. My self proclaimed word for 2014 is peace. Yet this morning, I changed my mind and decided to ditch peace for another word. PEACE Don’t get me wrong. I’m all for peace. Really. And I still plan to focus on making my life a peaceful existence. But … More oh my {word}!
Here’s the analogy: Life is similar to a staircase. We keep climbing, striving, going up and up. Moving towards goals. Moving towards the end. Yet I’ve stopped climbing. I’ve reached a floor, maybe the fourth. Maybe the forty-fifth. It doesn’t matter so much the number. But I can’t locate the staircase. I’m wandering around, lost, … More staircase
I currently have three journals going. By that I mean actual books I write in. They serve different purposes. I won’t go into all the differences, but I will say this….. I’m particular as to what pen I use in two of them. In fact, after having one of them since January of 2011, I … More I don’t usually write with a Sharpie
Happy Friday! Happy weekend! This is not what I’d usually deem as a [favorite], as it’s quite disturbing information, but I’ll pass it on nonetheless: After Guantánamo, Another Injustice Which brings to mind my word of the week, thanks to Word of the Day: execrate (/ˈɛksɪˌkreɪt/) – v: to detest utterly; abhor; abominate. My song … More Flapjack Friday Faves [08.16]
It’s hard to be joyful when you’re not comfortable or happy with a situation. Even when joy is warranted, when joy is expected, there can still be a bit of sadness. Kind of like getting a promotion out of the department you worked in long enough to make friends. Sure, you’re happy for the wage … More joy, despite
My kids had a children’s bible when they were young. It was basically a story book and we read out of it often. Actually, we still have it. I’m not exactly sure why, and if I thought about it long enough and conducted some research I’m sure I’d find out, but we who raise our … More bible stories
Returning home after vacation has been a difficulty for much of my adult life. It’s not that my life is awful or that I dislike my home. In fact, most days if asked what I prefer, I’d answer ordinary life, i.e. not surprises or big events or long lists of activities. Simply living the routine … More thirty to forty five
I’ve read that if you’re unsure as to what to do with your adult life….. If you’re wondering what career path to take……. If you’re at a crossroads……. Think back to what you enjoyed doing as a child. What did you play? What did you pretend? What were you interested in? Most likely, those things … More more than a phase?
Consider words that start with the letters re: restore recycle refurbish redefine If you look up the prefix re on dictionary.com, you’ll find the meaning is: again and again. Interesting. I live in a refurbished house. I like to recycle. I could go on, but will not for the sake I’d most likely bore you. … More Re….In regard to me
I have changed. In many ways. You might notice, I have switched blog platforms. I am now part of the WordPress blogosphere. As in good-bye Blogger. In other news, my children are done with school band. It’s been seven years of percussion. At one point I thought my son might perhaps become a Bluecoat and … More Welcome to a New {Upon a Sunny} Day
Upon a Sunny Day 