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Tag Archives: Observations
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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Stiff, by Mary Roach
I have no idea what prompted me to bring my recent impulse-buy, Stiff, with me on a cruise, but I did. As Mr. H and I headed to the deck for a little sunbathing on our first day at sea, … Continue reading
Posted in adulthood, Adventure, Book Review, Tips for Better Living, Wants, Wisdom
Tagged books, Inspiration, Lessons, Life, Observations, Review, Transformation
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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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