Investing in me The answer to this prompt, for me anyway, is not a single purchase. I think spending money has all kinds of strings attached to it. Good memories, bad memories, pride, regret and everything in between. It reminds me of asking about a favorite diet someone went on in some past year. SuccessContinue reading “Considering expenses”
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What podcasts are you listening to? Paul Chek, Tonya Leigh, Anna Runkle
No surprise
What was your favorite subject in school? Art No surprise there. When I used to teach art to elementary school students I think one of my favorite parts was when kids would sit down and sigh contentedly. I could see them visually relax. Even the kids who struggled or the ones who got into troubleContinue reading “No surprise”
Are we talking about my life saver?
How do you manage screen time for yourself? For now, my screen time is saving my life again and again and again! How do I manage it? Well I would say with gratitude, love, and persistence. I google everything. I have so many questions. I read, I write, I listen to podcasts and music, IContinue reading “Are we talking about my life saver?”
Time?
Do you need time? No thanks, not at the moment Cash maybe …
It’s not so bad
Some days it just takes the morning happenings… The gravity of our current situation is punctuated with some unpredicted rain. I am pretty sure last nights forecast was for an unseasonably warm day… It could still happen My debit card could come in the mail today, I’ve called three times and they have checked theContinue reading “It’s not so bad”
A Dream of Hopefulness
What will your life be like in three years? I hope it will be amazing Fun, I’m hoping for some fun I hope there is some lovely comfort and happiness and beauty in store for me. I’m also hoping for purposeful creative work. I’m hoping against hope that Peaceful Hearts and Beatrix Butterfly find theirContinue reading “A Dream of Hopefulness”
Monday
Monday after the time changed. Good morning! How to fill the hours before work? Waiting for the temperature to rise a little before I set out on my walk, I’ve turned my attention to the lovely things. (I’m a morning person just to remind you). We left the hospital last night on a high note.Continue reading “Monday”
Kindness Matters Month
Invent a holiday! Explain how and why everyone should celebrate. My friend Jill has a non profit called Kids for Peace. Every January they do a kindness matters campaign with school children all across the world. There is a checklist of kind acts, all thought of by kids. There are activities and celebrations. Photos andContinue reading “Kindness Matters Month”
Culture observation
Here’s a thing. Rarely do you see a Californian mow their own lawn. Yards tend to be small. There are drought resistant plants taking up portions of the space, but I’m not sure I know anyone with their own mower. It’s a service. We inherit a gardener from the people before us. Yard work isContinue reading “Culture observation”
Peace Kit 