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You’ll begin to see yourself and your home in a whole new way. And then I know you’ll bask in the inner clarity you uncover for yourself!
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Prepare To Turn the page for A New Chapter !
A New Life Chapter | My Personal Journey Continues
A gentle bend in my road beckons ✨ Time to veer away for a bit and go check it out! -Sometimes, it’s just time to
An Insider Pass: Ruminating About The Instagram Circus With Jo
Once upon a time, a good friend shrugged and said, “I just don’t get that Seinfeld show—why do you think it’s so funny?” And I
Holiday Advice: Don’t Place These Three Things Under Your Tree!
Holiday countdown in 3—2—1…let the shopping begin! 🛍 Does it feel like the race is on, now that Christmas commercialism is in full swing? Despite
3 Weekend Shorties: Words To Make You Pause and Smile
Today’s Shorties are not my own words but they spoke to me and so I’m sharing for your reading pleasure as well. It’s Thanksgiving Week
Organizing: Proven Concepts For A Little Home Sweet Home
Homemaking: enriching art, or unending drudgery? If you ask Rebecca Phillips of RYouReadyToOrganize, it can definitely be the former. Because like anything else, our perception
Finding My Stride In The Third Trimester Of Life
Umm…what the heck does she mean by “my third trimester“? 🤔 This: I intend to live into my 90s (or die trying 😜) so I’m
Clearing Space For A New Season
The last quarter of the year can be an ideal time to make room in your closet for something different. Unless you live where the
Social Ranting: Which Side Of The Fence Are You On?
#CoffeeBreakStory: Is Every Thought Worth Ranting About To The World? I drastically cut back on my social media consumption during my summer hiatus, which I
Stepping Back Can Be A Step In The Right Direction
#CoffeeBreakStory: Taking Stock When Stepping Back Happy September! 🍁 Like our ever-so-cultured European friends, I was on hiatus most of August. Actually, I started stepping
“Should” Activities Should Be Up To Us, Don’t You Think?
#CoffeeBreakStory: Anyone else weary of “should” and “could” demands? I was clipping along briskly with stuff—doesn’t matter what—just things I thought I should and could
The Next Step Is … Actually, I’m Not Quite Sure–You?
Your Next #CoffeeBreakStory! While you might think writers are generally writing for others, I think there are many times we are actually writing for ourselves.
Time: Too Much, Too Little, Too Late?
It’s Coffee Break Story Time! I’m simply stunned with how this year is rolling by—you, too? It got me thinking about how time is the
Drink In The Respite and Renewal of Ordinary Present Moments
Take five for a new coffee break story! The present moments feel satisfyingly full when I appreciate what a gift they truly are! I’m referring
Authenticity Means Making Mischief, Mayhem, and Mistakes—Wheee!
“The authentic self is soul made visible.” —Sarah Ban Breathnach Each day is a new start to show up with authenticity. I’m not afraid to take
What’s Love Got To Do With It? Everything!
Serving up a coffee break story! Where is the love? If you’re like me, you’re feeling the weight of way too much anger and grief
Better Personal Health Journeys with Carolyn’s Community
Feeling our best matters, especially as we enter our 50s and beyond. Who doesn’t want to continue living a vital life? Which is why managing
Weekend Coffee Break Story: A 2-Minute Musing On Determination
Here’s Your Weekend Coffee Break Story! Time to roll out a new coffee break story—and this one’s about determination! If you’re new to the Friday
Two-fer You: Dishing Up 2 Shortie Coffee Break Stories
Introducing weekly coffee break stories! I’m kicking off a new writing form which I’m calling coffee break stories. Each is less than a 3 minute read—perfect
Pro-ageing Personified: Stylin’ A Joyful Life With Mimi K
“I feel like I’ve lived three lifetimes, jam-packed to the max!”—Mimi K And at this rate, you can be sure she’s in the thick of
Listen: Be Known As A Great Conversationalist By Saying Less
“The best way to understand people is to listen to them.”—Ralph Nichols Shaking his head, David grimaced as they cruised past a pan handler at
