You don’t get to be in my life just because we met online or at the grocery store. At the very least, you may get an opportunity, but there are no guarantees, no commitments, no promises. I protect my space. There are boundaries, rules, there are safeguards that have been built over a long period … Continue reading You Don’t Get To Be In My Life Just Because You Exist
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#30 Days Trying to Find Joy Challenge – Day 15 (Final) My Epic Success and Failure
Friday, March 27th, 2020 - 6:24pm - The Ending Of my Challenge. The good news is, in so many ways, my 30-day challenge, that I only ½ completed, was a great success. It pushed me to write at times I’ve never written before. That was huge. Breaking out of my systematic way of writing by … Continue reading #30 Days Trying to Find Joy Challenge – Day 15 (Final) My Epic Success and Failure
#30 Days Trying to Find Joy Challenge – Day 7 and Day 6 Missed Michael Hoey
March 11th, 2020 Wednesday 7:33pm - Michael, Hershey Bars & Quality Yesterday, my "Day 6” of this late night journaling thing -- I got a call from my dear friend Alice. She lives in Boston. I’ve known her since I was just 11 years old. When Alice calls, I stop what I’m doing and pick … Continue reading #30 Days Trying to Find Joy Challenge – Day 7 and Day 6 Missed Michael Hoey
For The Love of Alden
I was out running. I had forgotten to silence my cell. The music and mind are not to be interrupted for that one workout hour. Every. Day. That's the goal. The text chimed loudly amidst Prince’s “Purple Rain”. I stopped cold, annoyed at the interruption. I checked the phone, attempting to just turn off all … Continue reading For The Love of Alden
Two minute movie review: Paddington
When it comes to movies, I’m rarely surprised. This weekend I went with my beautiful 6 year old God-daughter and her mom to see the movie Paddington and we had the best time! Talk about being surprised! Laugh out loud funny moments for both kids and adults. A story line that works brilliantly, with wonderful … Continue reading Two minute movie review: Paddington
Creative Simplicity 