I hired a housekeeper last week. She'll be arriving to tame my filth in less than 45 minutes. Is there anything more humbling than having a gaggle of professionals who chose that profession because they like to clean, wade through your family's funk? I'd rather have a pap smear. It didn't help that one of … Continue reading Happy Days — My House Will Be Clean in Four Hours!
Getting My Sh*t Together
A Mini Update and Advice Gleaned from Jane Austen
Ah...Grief Happens...but so does joy! I've missed you guys! I have so much I want to share, but alas, I'm the type who thrives only if I get my 8 hours of sleep, eat my veggies and healthy fats, and move my ass on the regular. I've been quite busy with some of my other … Continue reading A Mini Update and Advice Gleaned from Jane Austen
New Ventures
Greetings, friends! Happy 2016. I promise to provide a more in-depth update soon, but for now, I hope you'll check out this new site. If you're moved to do so, please follow Live.Snap.Write.
More Yoga Action
What have you learned about yourself in your time on earth? I ponder this question frequently. For me, this involves looking inward and making decisions based on personal values, strengths, and skills. I also enjoy talking to friends about their path, and though I often fail miserably, I try my best to not infuse my … Continue reading More Yoga Action
Thoughts on Superfood Muffins — A Follow-up
Did you notice I didn't give a specific time that I'd make the muffin recipe? That's because I know myself. It's taken forty years, but I'm slowly learning to set myself up for success by understanding that life happens and we have to work around the everyday minutiae. I wanted to tell you I'd make … Continue reading Thoughts on Superfood Muffins — A Follow-up
Action For November: Superfood Muffin Recipe
For November, I plan to use this space to try out different things, like recipes or going to a new place to have my car serviced, finish my holiday shopping, anything really that I need motivation and accountability to DO. Action. I get bogged down and think too much this time of year, and procrastination … Continue reading Action For November: Superfood Muffin Recipe
Printout for Low Days
http://eponis.tumblr.com/post/113798088670/everything-is-awful-and-im-not-okay-questions-t Anyone who has ever suffered through depression knows that basic tasks can seem unmanageable. The link above can be saved and printed and serves as a much-needed reminder that there are seemingly little things that can make a difference in our mood. I'm saving this. What rituals do you rely on to pull you … Continue reading Printout for Low Days
WGWW# — In a Slightly Tardy Fashion
I should re-name What's Going Well Wednesday and call it What's Going Well Whenever the Hell I Wanna Tell You 'Cause This is My Blog and Sometimes I Like Channeling My Inner Two-Year-Old. But I suppose that's a tad lengthy... We moved this summer.. We actually closed on our house two days AFTER my children started … Continue reading WGWW# — In a Slightly Tardy Fashion
Nothing’s Going Well Tuesday
Moving might just do me in, y'all. I'm as crabby as they come. Apparently, Gil, in his get-it-done mindset, told our children to pack their stuff... then beebopped off to his office. Can I punch him, please? Guess what? They inherited their packing skills from their father. They open a box and … Continue reading Nothing’s Going Well Tuesday
I Dream of Tiny Houses…
And now that dream is coming true. Sort of. Honestly, I'm completely kidding. Gil and I signed a contract on a house in Savannah. It's 1500 square feet but a significant downsize for us. I'm sincerely jazzed. Gil...is a builder. He grew up with a dad who was a builder. He's always been the bigger … Continue reading I Dream of Tiny Houses…
Grief Happens 