Relationships can be challenging. Last post I mentioned my life with my wonderful hubby. It’s a hugely important part of why my life is a joy-filled one. He's my rock and my strength. But our lives are comprised of relationships with different levels of impact in our lives. We have close family, extended family, … Continue reading Joy and Relationships (part two)
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Joy and Relationships (part 1)
I adore my hubby. He is my best friend; smart; playful; and a mountain of a man. Everyday, he tells me I’m beautiful. Everyday, he calls and texts me. Everyday, he thanks me for the meals I make, and the little things I do. He always checks to see how I am doing and … Continue reading Joy and Relationships (part 1)
What to do with the small stuff (or how I learned that I had outgrown my great ideas).
I'm going back a couple of years here. When topics come up my facebook KonMari Tidying group that everyone seems to struggle with, I can't help but add my two cents worth. And since it's Spring, and I'm freshening up my home, the topic of purging the little things, seems timely. One of the hardest … Continue reading What to do with the small stuff (or how I learned that I had outgrown my great ideas).
Perfecting Your Life
( KonMari Insight Blog Series) Perfecting your life? No, I'm not talking about being perfect. No one is perfect and I think it would make for a boring world. I'm talking more about how our lives are unfinished and constantly unfolding. A question that came up the other day in our Facebook Group - … Continue reading Perfecting Your Life
Ditching The List, Week 2
Last week, I was telling you about how I was ditching my "list" of projects and tasks, because it was running my life. I thought I share a quick update on my listlessness journey. Last week was pretty busy for me, so on Day 1 and Day 2, it really wasn't so bad. There were … Continue reading Ditching The List, Week 2
Finishing the Unfinished Things (or getting off the hamster wheel)
One of my personal, biggest joy suckers is my ever growing list of unfinished projects. It’s almost an addiction for me. While I love the sense of accomplishment I feel from making my lists of things to do, it’s also a continuous reminder that I am not “done.” I’ve been this way for as … Continue reading Finishing the Unfinished Things (or getting off the hamster wheel)
Saturday Mornings
It’s a Saturday morning. I go in the storeroom and grab the cart filled with water and potting soil and bring it out into the next room. Then I get the step ladder and the broom. Thus starts my volunteer job at the library. What does potting soil have to do with the library? Plants. … Continue reading Saturday Mornings
Life Lessons From Gardeners #3
Spring just can't come soon enough for me! We had some hints in January of what is to come, but now we are back to the bitter wind and weather. This year has been light on the snow for us, so we need what storms we can get. But, I can't seem to get … Continue reading Life Lessons From Gardeners #3
Life Lessons I’ve Learned From Gardeners: #2
Fellow gardeners are some of my favorite people. They usually are pretty down to earth (pun intended), and have nuggets of wisdom that are pure gold. Here is another one of my favorite thought provokers: If the grass looks greener somewhere else, maybe you need to water your own grass. Usually we think this … Continue reading Life Lessons I’ve Learned From Gardeners: #2
Life Lessons I Learned From Gardeners #1
You all know by now that I love gardening. I also love to talk with people who garden, or love nature. I don't know if it's the fresh air, or the good vibes from being around plants, but most of the gardeners I've met are practical, fun loving and pretty darn wise beyond their … Continue reading Life Lessons I Learned From Gardeners #1
Tread Joyfully 