Science is magic that works. ~ Kurt Vonnegut This past week there was a federal mandate that all preschool through grade 12 educational employees qualify for COVID-19 vaccines. Within 12 hours of this mandate, my insurance provider had their online services updated, and I qualified for an e-ticket. I was then able to schedule an…Read more Getting Vaccinated: The First Dose
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Celebrating Life: Grilling
Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you planet. ~ Robert Louis Stevenson We're starting to see Spring like weather emerge here in the PNW. That means the 10 day forecast isn't reliable. Sometimes even the 2 day forecast is wrong. You learn to dress in layers and…Read more Celebrating Life: Grilling
Working From Home: Weeks 52 and 53
The one who falls and gets back up is so much stronger than one who never falls. It's been another two weeks. The British Hubby is still sole working from home. I'm mostly working from home. These two weeks have felt a bit like an eternity. Could be because we hit the year mark on…Read more Working From Home: Weeks 52 and 53
One Year Ago
Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them. ~ Dalai Lama On March 2, 2020, I packed up my work items for what I thought would be a few weeks at home. I was sort of excited about the thought of getting…Read more One Year Ago
Celebrating Life: Let it Bee
Sometimes you have to forget what's gone, appreciate what still remains, and look forward to what's coming next. It's the last week in February. It's been cold and dark. My body is tired. It's gearing up for Spring allergy season. On Wednesday, I felt like Friday would never get here, but it did! Typically, I…Read more Celebrating Life: Let it Bee
Celebrating Life: Sunshine
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
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
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
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