I’ve been thinking, a lot, about the absolute BEST way to welcome a new year. I’ve narrowed it down to perfection, *you’re welcome. There’s so much pressure for everything, at every moment, and any occasion to be just right, so here are with PERFECT ideas to welcome 2022 and make it everything it needs to …
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How to Give Your Mental Health a Hug
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 …
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, …
Basking in the Warm September Sun
I feel rather strongly about this topic ……….. SEPTEMBER! The days are toasty, the sun still feels luxurious while kissing our foreheads, but the nights and mornings whisper that autumn is stirring, and slowly waking, after a long summer. September brings the first of crunching leaves, crisper air, shorter days and longer nights. The trees …
Let’s Let Go of the Pity Party for One
Has anyone been short on inspiration lately? Somehow, no matter the fact that I know better, I’ve allowed myself to linger in the uninspired, lonely world of feeling the heaviness of life. After saying goodbye to my 21 year old sweet fur muffin, I launched straight into a totally disjointed, and not-the-way-I-anticipated-it visit with my …
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 …
Hero. Parent. One and the Same.
Raise your hand if when you see your mom and dad, you see HEROES. *raises BOTH hands* I often associate sunbeams and rays of light with my Gram, as I imagine she’s looking down on me from heaven and sharing unspoken, yet steadfast, encouragement. With all of the crazy/hard/weird times we have experienced in the …