Things are good right now, like really good, like fantastic. Yet for several days last week there was this thin layer of sadness sitting right below the surface and I don’t know why. Even though my days were filled with joy and happiness, there were moments that were was replaced fleetingly with I feel sad,Continue reading “I shouldn’t be sad”
Category Archives: Finding Joy
You can’t steal my peace
These days I’m choosing peace over chaos. I am choosing laughter over yelling. I am choosing silence over arguing. I am choosing me and my well being. My peaceful state of mind is important to me and I work hard to reside there as often as possible. This world however has decided to try andContinue reading “You can’t steal my peace”
The power of a really cute bathing suit
In 30 days I will be 57 years old.. sheesh I remember when almost 60 was sooooo old.. Well not anymore folks. This gal does not feel old. Fairly decent/healthy living has helped, especially these last 10 years.. early on, perhaps not so much.. but hey young and carefree so what did it matter? AsContinue reading “The power of a really cute bathing suit”
Six pack – I struggle finishing one beer
What is fit? The dictionary says – in good health, especially because of regular physical exercise. And what is “good health”? A google search provided this answer… about health in general: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” I found myself freshlyContinue reading “Six pack – I struggle finishing one beer”
Victoria is having a hard time keeping my secret
I am not weight obsessed. This journey that I’ve been traveling has evolved and changed and grown so many times.. Once a upon a time, that number was what lead me. I was driven to be skinny and reach the golden digits on that scale and all would be right in the world. It wasContinue reading “Victoria is having a hard time keeping my secret”
Through the Fog and the Mist
Driving I was filled with a sense of angst and uneasiness. I had been holding onto frustration, disappointment and some anger. Comparison is the thief of joy… we hear that phrase and we generally conclude that we are feeling less than, but sometimes the opposite is true. We expect things from others based on whatContinue reading “Through the Fog and the Mist”
The Evergreen Tree
Waking to the sound of the hummingbird buzzing outside my window. It is spring time and everything is green. The view from our wrap around porch always beckons me. The grass, the bushes, the trees, front and center the huge evergreen sits queen of the forest. A little chill in the air, I go insideContinue reading “The Evergreen Tree”
Through my lens
Hiking has become a huge passion of mine. I began hiking many years ago with my friend Cynthia who lives in Arizona. My hikes were basically limited to the time I spent there but it became a regular part of my visits. I was hooked, the juxtaposition of the bustling city on one side andContinue reading “Through my lens”
No resolutions, no regrets
Good morning. January 31 – already.. That went by very quickly. I sat on day one thinking about what is most important and made a bullet point list of items. I did not set resolutions but rather considered my life and what it is that I would like to have more of as part ofContinue reading “No resolutions, no regrets”
Walking gently away from 2021
Growing up Pop always said “one man’s garbage is another man’s treasure” actually he still says it … 2021 for me, was mostly a treasure and for my last day of 2021, I took the time to really wrap myself up in my riches. I did all the things. It was fabulous. It was fulfilling.Continue reading “Walking gently away from 2021”
Wherever My Heart Lead Me 