Short and sweet pretty much describes February. Malcolm and I finally made the drive to Peebles, which was originally planned for January. That idea was postponed due to a major indulgence in chocolate cake on his actual birthday. I'm glad we finally made the 5-hour round-trip. It was the perfect Valentine's Day celebration and a …
Category: month in review
January Recap
I didn't choose a WOTY this year, but I have always attempted to maintain a healthy balance in my life. I have often written about designing a life that includes feeding my mind, body, and spirit (elements of my contentment), and I think this month's recap captures what that means to me. I am not …
November Recap – giving thanks
Life may not be entirely by design these days, but I am grateful for the cornerstones that ignite a joyful attitude in my soul - faith, family, friends, and interests. This past month was filled with reminders of all that goodness. November Recap I wrote three blog posts this month. That's a lot for me, …
Present and Mindful – September Recap
Knitting daily life around goal setting and achievement created a beautiful patchwork of challenges and successes this month. Learning to 'manage' social outings and cravings was the hardest part of my weight loss plan. However, willpower remains in ample supply, and I have positive results to share. After twenty-eight days of a low-calorie, high-protein diet, …
Focus on August – a Recap
August has come and gone, but the heat lingers, and recent rains have brought mosquitoes. The hits just keep on comin' as we await the relief of autumn. Week 1 August wasn't all miserable, as we took a short break to visit Canada. We had a lovely week exploring backroads near Toronto and Niagara Falls. …
Picture Retirement 