Who doesn't love a good goal? The weeks preceding January 1 are awash with thoughts of how to create the best "new you" in the new year. Then the clock strikes midnight, the flood gates open and with a rush of adrenaline you plant your feet and declare to the world this is the year… Continue reading Stress: Where Honorable Goals Go To Die
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A Houseplant Named Gary
What do a freezer full of food, a stack of dvds, comfy sweat pants, and a spider plant named Gary have in common? They're all part of my Winter Survival Kit. Winter Storm Ion, the ninth named winter storm to grip the nation this season, is making its presence known this weekend. With the wind… Continue reading A Houseplant Named Gary
Cold Weather And A Year Of Memories
One day the temperature is 42F degrees, the next the windchill is 14F degrees below zero. This is December in the Midwest, I'm used to rapidly changing weather. Just because you expect it, doesn't mean it's not jarring to your system. You layer up the cold weather gear. Heavy coat, boots, scarf, hat. All in… Continue reading Cold Weather And A Year Of Memories
Don’t Let Anybody Steal Your Joy Today
I'm SO tired. It's so COLD outside. It's CLOUDY. Where is the SUN? I have ZERO energy. HOW am I going to GET THROUGH today? This. Day. Is. A. WRITE-OFF. Or I thought it was, until I crossed paths with a Salvation Army bell ringer. I went into the store with a foul mood. I… Continue reading Don’t Let Anybody Steal Your Joy Today
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