Sometimes life throws curve balls. Sometimes the path that appears in front of me is unexpected. There have been quite a few things that I have done over the years that I never thought I would do. Living in Australia has to top the list Continue reading →
Do you find yourself asking that question along with me? After all of the holiday events and activities have come to an end I often fall into a kind of malaise. Not a depression or anything as concerning as that, but more of a malaise Continue reading →
Every January I post words that I have chosen that I am going to focus on for the year. I try to put those before e throughout the year and remember them and focus on them. Hence the name – focus words. This year I Continue reading →
If I am honest I am having a bit of a blue Christmas this year. I really am trying to put a happy face on and go about all of the holiday activities but inside I am blue. I know I am not alone. There Continue reading →
It is that busy time of year, isn’t it? I said I was going to cut back this year and I have…a little bit. But this week was filled with appointments, volunteering and just general holiday preparation and I am ready for a little down Continue reading →
Yesterday I regaled you with the tale of my ridiculous advent calendar adventure and today I share yet another thing that seemed like a good idea at the time. Every year for years I have placed a basket of goodies out for our delivery folks. Continue reading →
I have a lot of what I think are good ideas. Quite often they are not good ideas. Case in point. Book Lover’s Advent Calendar. (As I type this I am thinking that ‘ is not needed). Every year I try to find a new Continue reading →
Thankfulness. Gratitude. These words make the world so much better. I am thankful for family and friends who love and support me. I am thankful for my parents, who although they are no longer here in earthly form, continue to be present in my life Continue reading →
I made a discovery! The world does not come to an abrupt halt if I take a day off. I did something totally unlike me on Sunday. I didn’t do my usual routine. I didn’t take a shower. (Shudder) I didn’t put make up on. Continue reading →
A repost from years ago but very applicable for me today. I hope you enjoy. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that Continue reading →
