I began this new year of 2026 without particular goals or resolutions for my self. That is a bit unusual, since, even if I do not articulate them aloud to others, I usually know what I am aiming to work on for myself. And, to be honest, the areas that I choose to work on...to … Continue reading What I have been up to…
Finding Me, Part 3
A month or so ago, I made the decision to discontinue memberships that no longer seemed to serve my interests and needs. It was a bit surprising to find that I had forgotten about some of them and that I have been paying for years for some! I also made the decision this year to … Continue reading Finding Me, Part 3
Finding Me, Part 2
In the past couple of weeks, I have found pieces of me popping up unexpectedly! For example, finding Irn Bru at the new Publix grocery store. It's a carbonated Scottish soft drink. I first discovered it when I was preparing for my trip to Scotland. And, I haven't tasted it since I got back two … Continue reading Finding Me, Part 2
Finding Me
Each late fall/winter season I go through a contemplative period where I evaluate my life. This one has thrown me for a loop, but then each one does! Recently, I took a moment from my TO-DO Schedule and cancelled my plans for a couple of days. During that short period, I vegged with holiday movies … Continue reading Finding Me
Garden
I have finished prepping all garden beds. That means that I weeded, broke the soil up and removed debris. Then I added manure and new soil on top. I had already completed two beds prior to today and had planted/seeded them. Today I finished the rest. The big one that I did today will be … Continue reading Garden
Checking In
This is a follow-up to my prior post to share my accountability, since one of the weaknesses that I noted is failure to follow-through long-term on plans. I realize that it has only been about two months since that last post, so this report is not actually proof of long-term f/u, but it is encouraging … Continue reading Checking In
I’m Back!
For the past several months, I have taken a hiatus from writing...at least in putting out there into the big world my thoughts and feelings. I have missed sharing but was in a mental space that felt empty and without hope. And, it was a space without words to share. It may seem a bit … Continue reading I’m Back!
The holiday season
I have not been in the holiday mood for years. It is not easy being alone in these holidays, which are so family oriented. Oh, I have friends around me, but even they have families with which to celebrate. I am not a scrooge about it. I just do not have anyone to share the … Continue reading The holiday season
Procrastination
I have been plagued by this habit most of my life. There was always tomorrow...or later. Lately I have been contemplating why I do this and how it has interfered with my goals and hopes and dreams...even my daily life! I have also been participating in writing instruction in an attempt to learn more about … Continue reading Procrastination
This week’s challenge
I joined a FB group for writers in September. My purpose in joining the group was to learn more about writing and to get back to expressing myself in my blogs. It took several weeks for me to actually remember that I joined the group (although occasionally a post or two made it to my … Continue reading This week’s challenge
Feathers of My Mind 