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Category Archives: life
Painting is a metaphor
When I first began water painting I embraced a 3″x3″ format, created by folding/tearing a 9″x12″ sheet into squares. In preparation for selling art in Belize, each painted piece was to be put in a 3″x3″ sleeve, which quickly brought … Continue reading
Posted in adulthood, Adventure, blogs, commitment, discipline, Habits, Inspiration, life, Philosophy, Procrastination, quitting, reading, Wants, Wisdom, Writing
Tagged art, Inspiration, Life, Observations, Transformation, writing
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This time I mean it
The year didn’t begin with any auspicious resolutions or a motivational word or any personal ambition; but, things have a way of working out. Last month a friend and I chatted about goals, which led to her sharing a workbook … Continue reading
Posted in adulthood, Adventure, China, discipline, Habits, Inspiration, Leadership, life, Procrastination, Transformation, Writing
Tagged aspiration, Inspiration, Observations, Transformation, travel, tropics
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my to-do list is ridiculous
If you’ve spent much time with me, perhaps you know that my weekends are managed by my to-do list. Every Saturday morning I rise, and put pen to paper, creating my weekend. Sort of. The Important and the Urgent compete for time … Continue reading
Posted in adulthood, angst, Challenged, child-rearing, children, chores, commitment, deadline, discipline, employment, faith, family, Is it just me?, life, Lingering thoughts, not writing, obedience, parent, Puzzles, quitting, Rant, reward, spirit, Spring Cleaning, Venting, Wants, Writing
Tagged Life, Observations, Raising Grandchildren, to do list, Transformation
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Karma
There are two exits from my neighborhood. At the west end, you can turn left onto a county road that intersects the main road, RR 1431, with the convenience of a traffic signal. I usually choose the direct route, taking my … Continue reading
Posted in Is it just me?, life, Lingering thoughts, Note to Self, reward, Wisdom
Tagged Life, Observations
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It’s all happening in the ‘hood
I went for a walk. Nothing too remarkable about that, but as I cruised my neighborhood, I passed a teen-aged girl talking on her phone. Her side of the conversation went like this, “…it was covered with Sharpie. They told … Continue reading
Posted in exercise, life, Lingering thoughts
Tagged Life, Observations
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How are YOU using Twitter?
A while ago I had a twitter-exchange with someone that ended with his observation that perhaps we are using Twitter in different ways. You see, he’d stopped following me, and although I’ve never met him in person, I felt (and … Continue reading
Posted in angst, exercise, life, Lingering thoughts, Venting, Wants, Wisdom
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Transformation 2012: Day ___
I’m learning a funny thing about transformation. Well, maybe not funny, but good to know. Transformation comes with a lot of pressure, both internal and external. From the outside, the world resists. From the inside, I resist. I’m squeezed, compressed, … Continue reading
Posted in angst, faith, Inspiration, life, love, prayer, Transformation, trust, Wants
Tagged Transformation
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Transformation 2012: Day 11
I began counting the days of this transformation at a random milestone, beginning with the first day of my “vacation.” I spent ten days dedicated almost exclusively to the rehabilitation of a house we’ve acquired with the intention of reselling. … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, faith, Flipping, Flipping Houses, Inspiration, life, love, Real Estate, reduce/reuse/recycle/reinvent, Rehab, Transformation
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Transformation 2012: Day 8
Today, I went to work on the windows. My goal was not necessarily to make them sparkle, that will come later. My goal was to eliminate the nastiness – dirt, grime, bugs, etc. The hope is that once all is said … Continue reading
Posted in Flipping, Flipping Houses, Inspiration, life, Real Estate, reduce/reuse/recycle/reinvent, Rehab, Transformation
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Transformation 2012: Day 6
Today I finished the last of the wallpaper removal at Lodestone, stripping the layers of brown paper from the master bathroom. I quickly learned that I needed to change my ways or accept the consequences; this situation required patience and … Continue reading
Posted in Flipping, Flipping Houses, Inspiration, life, Real Estate, reduce/reuse/recycle/reinvent, Rehab, Transformation, trust
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