Thanksgiving has come and gone, and December is HERE! As an adult, it’s pretty much a requirement to say how fast the year is rolling by, right? So let’s go ahead and call it Christmas and Happy 2022, already, and get on with a new year, right? CRAZY!!!!! Maybe in some ways 2021 was better …
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It’s OK to Not be a Hugger, but Still Want a Hug
Not a hugger. I’ve pretty much embraced that philosophy for a while now, even though I can’t readily pin point the moment when it began. I mean, I’m gracious but cringe-y if you go in for a hug, and it’s always awkward, and I never initiate. Kid hugs are always welcome (my kids, not yours, …
Welcome, Autumn! How to Make the Best of It ..
Full disclosure: I am NOT basic. If you know me, you know there’s nothing basic about me, I’m quite awkward and rarely do things that others are into, and I like it that way. With one exception…… my love of all things that go along with autumn, especially pumpkin: pumpkin foam cold brew, pumpkin latte, …
The Simple Joy of a Fantastic Outdoor Space
Where’s your place, in your place? You know, the place in your home you find when you need a break, or peace, the place that encourages calm, quiet, introspection, or focus? For me, it’s my balcony. (I say in your home, because ideally, the woods take the number one spot, but reasonably, I can’t just …
Boom. Sunbeams. Out of Nowhere.
Here in Western NC so far in April, we have had spring, almost summer, and then back to winter. Oh, you, too??? I used to say “that’s just eastern NC weather for ya”, but now I realize, it’s not just one area, it’s weather, generally speaking. Realizing that “just weather” happens is basically a reminder …
Hello, Friends, It’s Been A While
Hi! Remember me? It’s been a bit, right? While I’m rarely at a loss for words, I have been at a loss for words. Seems like a big pile of heaviness has been following me, and I’ve given in and sulked about in that heaviness for long enough, time to shake it off and lighten …
Resting in the Midst of Unrest
With all of the hard these days, it’s easy to feel weary, like deep down in your soul weary. Every which way we look, there is unrest, discord, and division. Lies abound. It feels like dark is thisclose to overtaking light, and with all of the commotion, it’s easy to lose hope. Y’ALL! THE LIGHT …
Saying Goodbye to 2020, and Welcoming 2021 with Open Arms
As we head into the last day of 2020, might I suggest we … savor it? Feel the year, for all that it was, and all that it was not. Revisit the months, one by one, and examine those highs and lows, as each added a layer of experience, right? And, well, it’s a year, …
The Shining Star of Rest In These Days Before Christmas
5 days, and it’s christmas. I don’t know if y’all feel this, too, but these are mixed emotion days. On one hand, I cling to the hope and purity of what christmas is really about, the light that came for the darkness, and the simplicity of the christmas story. On the other hand, especially this …
2020: The Year We All Need A Big, Fat, Dandelion Wish
Blowing figurative dandelions might just be how we need to end 2020, maybe???