Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not. Remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for. ~ Epicurus Today was supposed to be cloudy, gray and rainy all day. I was completely surprised to wake up to sunshine! That's right full on sunshine. The…Read more Celebrating Life: Sunshine
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Working from Home: Week 51
He who is not satisfied with a little is satisfied with nothing. ~ Diogenes As the number continues to climb up, it seems hard to believe we're still working from home. And yet, here we are still working from home. The British Hubby will most likely continue to work from home at least part time…Read more Working from Home: Week 51
St. Valentine’s Day Jaffa Cake
Age does not protect you from love. But love, to some extent, protects you from age. —Anais Nin Yesterday was St. Valentine's Day. Traditionally, I've always believed this holiday was rather commercial. I don't want my affection determined by the flower, candy, greeting card, jewelry and restaurant industries attempting to make money. Since the appearance…Read more St. Valentine’s Day Jaffa Cake
Craftvent Day 14
"The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible." ~ Arthur C. Clarke This week, we've been watching an approaching winter storm develop. I love knitting while I'm layered in various knitting garments to keep warm. That's good since I have plenty of hats, scarves and…Read more Craftvent Day 14
Celebrating Life: Beauty and the Box
In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take. In February, I challenged myself to look for the beauty that surrounds me every day. It isn't always easy to look for the beauty in a windstorm or multiple days without sunshine. This week I'm celebrating life with the amazing mountain view I managed…Read more Celebrating Life: Beauty and the Box
Working from Home: Weeks 49 and 50
Life is very fleeting. Seize the moments when they arise. February can be a hard time in the PNW. It's cold. It's dark. Many days we don't see the sun. It's also a hopeful time. The days are getting longer. Spring feels right around the corner. These past few weeks have been mostly cold with…Read more Working from Home: Weeks 49 and 50
The Books of 2020
Always look on the bright side of life. Otherwise it'll be too dark to read. ~ Unknown With the conclusion of 2020, means the end of my 2020 Book Challenge. I was very ambitious last year when I set my reading goal of 25 books. Based off of 2019, I thought it was doable. Nothing…Read more The Books of 2020
2021: The Year of Opportunities, Possibilities and Listening
Failure is the first page of the book of wisdom. Success the last. 2020 was going to be a year for the history books just based on it's date alone. None of us were alive during the year 1010, and I don't think many of us will see the calendar year 3030. Somehow my gut…Read more 2021: The Year of Opportunities, Possibilities and Listening
Working From Home: Weeks 43 and 44
Bliss cannot be sold. These are the last two weeks of 2020. What a year it has been. You may recall the theme for 2020 was the Year of the Tart. It certainly has been a flamboyant year. With the holidays, we've tried to focus on small items that bring us joy. That involved new…Read more Working From Home: Weeks 43 and 44
Winter Solstice 2020: The Great Conjunction
“I celebrate the spirit of Christmas. It’s the winter solstice celebration, rebirth and new possibilities.” 2020 has been a year most of us will not soon forget. Why should the Winter Solstice be any different? Here in the PNW, it's been a dark afternoon with downpours and the threats of flooding along with landslides. (For…Read more Winter Solstice 2020: The Great Conjunction
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