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My Afternoon Time ~ When I Work
December 6, 2012
My days are lived in six parts. Early morning, morning, lunch, afternoon, supper and evening. I have certain activities I do in each. Usually, not always. Sometimes I change the schedule on purpose or I'm required by circumstance to be spontaneous. A morning walk for example because if I don't ...
Holiday Gift Guide ~ 6 "Feel Good" Gift Ideas
December 4, 2012
It's really here. The month of Christmas. My birthday, which was Sunday (thank you for your well wishes, it was a wonderful day), always kicks off the holiday season for me. So now it's down to business. My school obligations are officially set aside to make time and space in ...
Not enough snow to ski...yet
December 2, 2012
It's been snowing on and off for the last week. I woke up today, my birthday morning, to more snow in the sky and on the ground. We do love snow around these parts. It was a welcome birthday present. The ski hill where we live opens in two weeks. ...
Raising Kids that Craft (or not)
November 30, 2012
We create because it brings us joy. We make useful things, and some not so useful things, and we learn important skills. We make time for creativity in our homeschool curriculum because it is one of our family's core values. Does this mean you have to craft with your kids? ...
I may be hopelessly sentimental but that's what birthdays are for
November 29, 2012
Dolly turned ten this past Sunday. We have called Brienne Dolly since she was a baby. She was our doll, our last baby, and the name stuck. We know a Dolly, she's a sweet woman in her seventies. I wonder if Brienne will stay Dolly as she grows or if ...
Q & A Tuesday (and are you getting my newsletter?)
November 27, 2012
One of my favorite "professional development" blogs is Marie Forleo. A friend introduced me to Marie Forleo's work last spring and I've been hooked ever since. Sexy and smart, Marie Forleo's mission is to help you create a business and life you love. Can I let you in on a ...
Breathing In
November 20, 2012
I have short feedback loops. As I explained in this post, I cannot go for long periods of time in a high energy space without re-filling my well. I like that post. Here's a bit more of what I had to say. And what followed was perhaps my favorite part ...
