I started the new week and the new day earlier than usual, which meant a 4:00 a.m. wake up call, in order to have enough time to do something for myself and for someone else. Despite being tired at the… Read More ›
helping yourself and others
Sacred Sunday
After a creating and enjoying a sublime Sunday last weekend, I decided the moment I opened my eyes this morning that I wanted to make Sundays sacred and special from now on, starting with this one. I actually strive to… Read More ›
On the Mend
My older daughter and I spent what I really hope is our last day recovering from our respective ailments cuddled up together on the couch. I definitely will not miss either one of us being ill, but truthfully, I will… Read More ›
Get Well Soon
In addition to taking another sick day and keeping myself and my germs quarantined, which really are the best things I can do for myself and others again, I managed to do just one other thing for myself and someone… Read More ›
In Sickness and In Health
Like a significant number of people here in the United States, I awoke to frigid temperatures outside and a fever, aches, and nausea inside. This is not exactly how I planned to start my week after a fun and relaxing… Read More ›
We Are Family
Now that I have been in my current position at work for one year, I have accumulated enough holiday and vacation time to be able to use when I want and need time off from work. Today, since my… Read More ›
Easy Like Sunday Morning
Usually, when Sunday evening rolls around, I find myself suffering from a case of the blues, not because Monday is around the corner, but because I am lamenting the fact that I squandered yet another Sunday. The thick, inviting Sunday newspaper… Read More ›
Nurturing and Being Nurtured
I intended to start my morning with a workout, but when my younger daughter crawled into bed with me and sleepily said, “Will you snuggle with me, Mama?”, those plans abruptly and happily changed. She curled up in my arms… Read More ›
TGIF!
Friday is definitely one of my favorite days of the week, especially when it kicks off a three-day weekend. I decided to begin the weekend and end my week just as I have done each day for the past 6… Read More ›
Off to a Positive Start
I woke up this morning and immediately wanted to snuggle back under my flannel sheets and go back to sleep, but that simply was not an option. Well, actually it was an option, but it was not the best option… Read More ›
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