The other day, I decided to go to a car wash. Big deal, right? Well, for me, it was a big deal. You see, I have not been to an actual car wash for several years—the car usually gets washed in the driveway—but I decided to give it a good clean and wax. I mustContinue reading “Stepping Out. . .of your comfort zone”
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What’s for Supper?
When my kids were younger, I often struggled with what to feed them before rushing out the door to drive them to the soccer field, gym, or dance studio. Trying to balance nutrition with convenience, speed, and quantity was a challenge. Now I find myself wondering what to have for lunch or supper to getContinue reading “What’s for Supper?”
Spring Cleaning
“Simplicity boils down to two steps: Identify the essential. Eliminate the rest.” Leo Babauta, simplicity author and creator of Zen Habits, which is one of the most-read blogs in the world (next to mine!), speaks the truth. What a perfect way to introduce this blog, which is about decluttering. I’m not talking about decluttering yourContinue reading “Spring Cleaning”
Pivot: Recognize Your Destiny
I watched an episode of Gordon Ramsay’s Escape (Gordon Ramsay Meets His Match in Malaysia) and got caught up in the phrase “Aga Aga” used by one of the featured local cooks. Aga Aga, as Gordon Ramsay quickly learned, means to cook with any amount you want. You need to combine a lot of knowledge,Continue reading “Pivot: Recognize Your Destiny”
Feeling Connected
Do you ever wake up and wonder about the purpose of life? More specifically, what is the importance of your life? Most of us experience those feelings of melancholy at some point. It may be just a fleeting moment, or it could be fuel for a day of philosophical thinking. I started to experience feelingsContinue reading “Feeling Connected”
How Old Are You?
Does your age define you? Do you look in the mirror and think, “Oooh, what happened there?” Do you find yourself walking a bit more slowly? Does it take longer to bounce back after a minor injury? Do you ever walk into a room and wonder what the heck you are doing there? Let’s beContinue reading “How Old Are You?”
The Elephant in the Room
Okay, since I began blogging a few months ago, I’ve avoided one topic like the plague (excuse the comparison). But now it’s time to mention the elephant in the room. COVID19. Uh-huh. It’s hard to believe we have been living in this pandemic for two years. I remember clearly returning from vacation in Mexico atContinue reading “The Elephant in the Room”
Goaaaal!
Well, we are almost done with the first month of 2022. How many New Year’s resolutions have you kept? I don’t make them anymore because I was setting myself up for failure. As I got older, I realized that Jan. 1 isn’t any different than Dec. 31, and resolutions were just a way to setContinue reading “Goaaaal!”
How Time Flies
It has been six months since I officially resigned from my job and began a new phase of life. How time flies. What lessons have I learned? Have I learned anything? Not that I consciously thought about what I was learning as the days progressed, but upon deciding to write a blog I had toContinue reading “How Time Flies”
Feel Guilty About Enjoying Retirement?
OK, I’ll admit it. I am good at feeling guilty. It’s a talent I’ve had all my life, and I work hard to maintain it. Seriously. But, as I get older, I am trying not to be so good at feeling guilty. I’m working on letting go of the things that make me feel guiltyContinue reading “Feel Guilty About Enjoying Retirement?”
Wanderings Art 