Monthly Archives: September 2017

The Un-Bucket List

  “Once the choice is made to live according to our truth, the path that follows seems so logical as to make us wonder why we took so long to walk it.~Ruth Fishel I have an Un-Bucket list… (no jumping out of parachutes for this gal)  and unlike a Bucket List mine includes a simple list of things. Things I must experience daily   Things that perhaps someone else might consider a little odd.  (not you of course)😉 This list looks something like… #1. Create a beautiful life. #2. Do one thing a day (or week) that stretches me as a person. ( i.e. preparing … Read the full blog post

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Elevating Everyday Life

  “Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different. Enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes. (which it will) Being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way. (which it won’t)~James Baraz   Three things occurred this week that stirred my little gentle soul. in a wonderful way 1. Joe retired. 2. A dear friend turned 86. and… 3. I had an aha moment. I recently enjoyed a scrumptious Italian dinner at a friend’s home in celebration of her 86th birthday. While experiencing the joy of sharing stories and … Read the full blog post

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Just A Little

  💕”True friends are never apart. Maybe in distance…but never in heart.”💕  I have to confess that at times I might be a little too competitive. Only at times… (just a little) teeny tiny bit and… I’ll be the first to admit that where I live just might be a little difficult to get to. (Just a little) teeny tiny bit I mean seriously let’s face it how many people do you know who actually live between a forest 🌳 & 🌊 the ocean? most likely… (just a few) teeny tiny few Which could explain why we might not get that many out of state visitors just dropping in … Read the full blog post

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The Magic Of A Moment

    ” In magic -and in life – there is only one present moment, the now”~Paulo Coelho   Hi there! How was your week? Did you have a nice Labor Day? (Hope so!) Labor Day was really fun here.  It was the first time BBQ~ing in our pink cottage.  So now that everything has been cleaned and put away until the next time And before another week comes to it’s end I’m wondering if we might take a moment to chat. come on in… A few days ago as I wandered into the kitchen through the living room  I wondered about the small birdcage sitting quietly  I’ve got … Read the full blog post

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