Total Frustration

There was a really wonderful post here about self-love just a few minutes ago. As I was editing the photo for the piece, my phone decided to reset itself. When I went back to the draft, just the title was left. It’s 12:31 am and too late to rewrite it.

How about if we . . . → Read More: Total Frustration

I’m Gonna Get Chips!

It has been over a year now since I began Julia Cameron’s Artist Way training. I’ve often mentioned the two most important things she suggests to ignite and foster creativity. One was morning pages. That I have down pat. Today was number 415. The other suggestion was artist dates. This involved taking days alone, at . . . → Read More: I’m Gonna Get Chips!

My Amazing Bikram “Burp”

Yes, I said burp. And the funny thing is, I mean a real live burp. I’m not making an analogy here. I’m talking about using and mastering the amazing art of burping. A skill we were taught the very first day we were born. There is a reason moms burp babies. The reason is to . . . → Read More: My Amazing Bikram “Burp”

Loose Ends, Jelly Belly

Today I went to 4pm yoga. Forced myself to go to 4pm yoga, I should say. I didn’t do a whole lot today, but last night I was up at 2:15 am. I lay in front of the tv for an hour, then finally got up and went downstairs. I sat in my rocking chair . . . → Read More: Loose Ends, Jelly Belly

Remodeling

I have a general philosophy about remodeling that has developed over 37 years of remodeling four homes. My tried and true principal is: do not remodel and try to change the way your family lives. Always look at how your family lives and moves throughout their day and remodel accordingly. If the kids drop their . . . → Read More: Remodeling

Christian Grey – Today’s the Day

Christian Grey, in 50 Shades of Grey, is such an enigma, I don’t know where to begin. I should start with the author, EL James, that created this character. I am in awe at the portrayal of Grey through the eyes of Anastasia Steele. In the first book, you become Ana and feel the fight . . . → Read More: Christian Grey – Today’s the Day

The Mindful Ikea Champ

Yesterday was shop Ikea day, so today was put it all together day. If my daughter and her roommates were impressed with my ability to read Ikea directions a month ago, they should’ve seen me today. I put together not only a bed, but a dresser, a nightstand and…are you ready for this one….an armoire. . . . → Read More: The Mindful Ikea Champ

Waiting…Such A Game

Today was Ikea shopping day. Off to buy furniture for the redone bedroom. I sat in the truck in our driveway waiting for my husband to rummage through the shed to find his bungee cords and such to tie the furniture onto the truck. It was a long wait. I was cold, and starring up . . . → Read More: Waiting…Such A Game

“Practicing” Mindfulness – Day 3

Today I started out strong being mindful and “in the moment”. Yoga class was great. I paid attention to every pose, didn’t get lost in brain flight, and even checked in to discover new things happening in my body at the end of a second five day week. The room was extra hot when I . . . → Read More: “Practicing” Mindfulness – Day 3

“Practicing” Mindfulness – Day 1

This morning I made up my mind to begin my practice of mindfulness. I walked my mind downstairs and promptly attended to my morning pages. Kept my mind dutifully on what I was writing until the three pages were finished. After that I turned on the news. Not such good luck here. Within three minutes . . . → Read More: “Practicing” Mindfulness – Day 1