Living Life Well
Hello Friends, Confession: I am not a big music person. It feels wrong to have this lack of enthusiasm for music. But I am a word girl, and sometime lyrics will stand out powerfully to me. Two Sundays ago, this occurred during church service. Now, I’m remembering the song I heard that Sunday. It’s an …
Happy New Year! It’s time to pull out your new calendar or planner and say “hello” to 2021! Then raise your champagne glass and toast to a fresh start and new beginning. May this next year be full of joy, growth, and happy memory making. And, may we see less masks, cancelled plans, and no …
Merry Christmas! This word girl is pondering the one word which I think sums up the Christmas season. There are many words that describe this time: “light,” “family,” or “giving.” Yet, I think the word best used to scoop up this time of year and box it with a bow is the word “JOY”. Joy …
I am a big fan of fresh starts. Life doesn’t have many “do-overs” and we don’t receive a rewind button. But after the lights and love of Christmas, and glitter and champagne of New Year’s Eve, it’s time to turn the calendar. And, just like that, we get a fresh start! To invite in the …
In November our Santa died. Christmas will look different this year without him sitting beside the tree teasing the children nearby about whose turn it is to open a gift. He normally reads the gift tags incorrectly to keep the kids guessing and requests hugs in the exchange for the presents. His smile under the …
Hello Reader Friends! I am glad you are here and we are starting back into our Thursday post routine. It has been a while since I have written- 2 months! I want to explain why the pause happened and what occurred during my break. The Good News I am expecting another baby! We are very …
I imagine if we asked ten different people what a leader is, you would get ten different answers. The word “leader” might bring up an image of a president, pastor, boss, or coach. These and many others have this important role. There are two very different styles of leadership. One is where the leader has …
To own a hobby is to invite a kind friend along in your life journey. A hobby is different from work where you are driving to achieve or produce and from entertainment where you consume someone else’s work. A hobby/pastime is an opportunity to relax and refocus. It’s purpose is to make you “happy tired.” …
What is something you began this month? Did you discover a new hobby, prepare a different dish, or add something new to your morning routine? Starting something new stretches our mental muscle and this growth isn’t always easy. I’m pondering this idea, for I ventured into new territory with two different enterprises this week. With …
This week my little family and I camped in the Colorado mountains. Gazing at mountain ranges does something for the soul. It fills you with wonder and awe. You feel small, but not unimportant (for perhaps the giant mountains are there at that moment for your viewing). The fresh perspective – to look up and …