Self-Awareness


The First Day of Spring

The First Day of Spring

Yesterday was a good day. what a novelty to read my book on Laurent's iPod! I birthed my first e-book. Spring arrived on the calendar. And it was the birthdate of both my grandmothers. I didn't plan to launch this book the first day of spring. I didn't give any ...

Sunday Skiing and Simple Suppers

Sunday Skiing and Simple Suppers

Sunday is our sabbath. Our one day a week to have a break from regular life responsibilities. A day to play and rest. We do this is in the great outdoors. Although last week the girls and I stayed in pj's and watched a movie - we need those days ...

Ides of March (on St. Patrick's Day)

Ides of March (on St. Patrick's Day)

(No Weekend Edition links today.) I just learned about the Ides of March this week. We were reading Chapter 35 in The Story of The World: Ancient Times (the one that's taken us about 2 years to read through) and came across the significance of March 15th. While reading the ...

Gratitude & Beauty

Gratitude & Beauty

I hadn't planned to post today. In fact, it's 2:30 in the afternoon and I just took a few minutes to clear through my e-mail and thought I should watch the video my mother-in-law sent to me a couple days ago. Do you have 10 minutes? Yes, you do. Do ...

The Power of Words and Winter Evenings

The Power of Words and Winter Evenings

I believe that the written word holds a certain power. The power of course to communicate your ideas to others but also to clarify your personal vision and manifest dreams.

Working From Gifts & Passions ~ Finding My Way

Working From Gifts & Passions ~ Finding My Way

A couple weeks ago one of you (the line between reader and friend is happily blurring) sent me a link to the most amazing interview. At least, it's the most amazing interview I've listened to for a long time. Krista Tippett, who broadcasts with American Public Media spoke with Irish ...

Winter Intentions ~ The Nitty Gritty

Winter Intentions ~ The Nitty Gritty

{All the photos in this post and last week's post on winter intentions are from our January ski vacation. Realizing I probably won't get around to writing a post dedicated to that trip I'm working photos of that trip into these two posts.} When I shared my fall intentions last ...