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What sacrifices have you made in life? Ummm. I don’t know, my twenties? (Dramatic kidding) Heavy topic for a Monday. I’ve made a lot of choices. Mom stuff I guess. Nothing truly noble like going to war or saving someone from a burning building or giving up a kidney. Sorry folks, I’ve got no dramaticContinue reading

Vintage Sunday

Sunday is a good day for a flea market. We went back to the Brimfield Antique fair. I nearly bought oars for my boat. The things we didn’t buy: the garden cart had sold, a Ball jar with a glass lid, a ladder, a bamboo pillow, oars We left with a stash of frugal purchasesContinue reading “Vintage Sunday”

A Kindness Trend

What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today? I have this necklace charm that I’ve been wearing forever. I got it as a place holder for a charm I was trying to replace several years ago. At the time I was living in a town that wasn’t a fit for me, and chose it as aContinue reading “A Kindness Trend”

Instagram puzzle

Today I’m back at reel making again. Hows it going? Well, hmmm. Has anyone said this to you? : “You need to find your niche and connect with them.” Uh yeah. I always agree whole heartedly. Yes, of course my niche… It sounds so easy. You find your niche and create content for the peopleContinue reading “Instagram puzzle”

Are you a leader or a follower? It depends. Mostly I’m a great follower. When we traveled in two cars across the country I paid attention and never lost sight of the other car. G was a good leader. He always made sure there was enough space and time for two cars to pass orContinue reading

Me and my stray boat

When I was a kid, I was always begging to keep whatever stray dog or cat that followed me home. This was a regular enough occurrence that I can clearly remember at least five different animals that we kept because no owner could be located. This happened to me: The other day, a while agoContinue reading “Me and my stray boat”

Fruit

List your top 5 favorite fruits. Stone fruit: cherries, peaches, plums in season. I’ve been lucky to live where these come into season and can be found at roadside stands or picked from trees. I have good memories of climbing cherry trees as a kid, picking plums, making jam and bottling peaches. Oranges. I’ve alsoContinue reading “Fruit”

We had Fun

If you were wondering, The Brimtown Market was fun. It did rain for much of the day. There were giant puddles and lots of mud. We saw plenty of cool things, ate some good food and by the time we were back in CT, the sun was out. Everything is Ireland green here. The treesContinue reading “We had Fun”

Just Another Thursday

I wonder if my momentum is waning Maybe Im just tired. Probably nothing a good night sleep can’t solve. I’ve been doing my best to stay upbeat. Working at different things. Painting and posting on instagram every day. Looking for what will feel joyful, positive, peaceful. I have watched over my energy and regulated asContinue reading “Just Another Thursday”

Small

What’s one small improvement you can make in your life? I could meditate more regularly.