I’ve spent this last day of 2016 in the warm embrace of the ones I love with sand between my toes and the salt air breeze blowing softly through my hair. Kindness, simplicity, spontaneity – wouldn’t it be wonderful and amazing if these could be the motivations of all our days. I’ve asked and been… Continue reading Intentional
Tag: inspiration
5 minute homework assignment
Homework? Over the holiday break? Wait, I don’t even go to school anymore! Listening to a podcast while in the car this morning, I accepted a homework assignment to spruce up my personal finances as 2016 winds down. I like to share good news, good advice and free information so here we go. Whether or not New… Continue reading 5 minute homework assignment
Blog roll
Like curling up with a good book on a cold, rainy day, I look forward to settling in with my favorite bloggers on a regular basis. While life in the blogosphere grants us opportunities to connect with everyday authors on countless topics, pledging allegiance to a small group of bloggers is my way of creating… Continue reading Blog roll
“Let it be. Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.”
And when I stopped running, I sat very still and simply opened my arms to welcome a new life of countless blessings and peace.
The 70s on 7
Boomers, this post is for you! I’ve spent a lot of time in my car this week. The 70s radio station has been my constant companion. No bad news, no politics, and a guaranteed strategy to keep me in a happy place. Turn up the volume, light up the disco ball, pull on your bell bottoms… Continue reading The 70s on 7
When you only have 100 years to live
With time comes wisdom. I treasure my pearls of wisdom collection as much as some women cherish their heirloom jewelry. Some pearls have passed from generation to generation, some pearls as imperfectly perfect as self-taught lessons. The collection is as unique and special as the people I carry in my heart. “Life is a journey of sweetness and sorrow. Of yesterday’s… Continue reading When you only have 100 years to live
Holiday wish list
Have you ever blown on a dandelion head and watched the seeds float away – a wish carried away by the wind? 2016 has been the year of dispersing the clutter in our lives. After 15 years in our present home, we found time and energy to sort through clothing, to lighten the load in… Continue reading Holiday wish list
High five
Holiday gatherings hostess gift: reasonably priced at $10-$13 this Italian wine is yummy plus it has a fun factor (glass “cork”) Scaia Bianca Garganega Chardonnay Snacktime: Give me my Yasso bar, a 100 calorie (!) frozen treat that satisfies chocolate cravings and does not tip the scale in the wrong direction. It’s frozen Greek yogurt… Continue reading High five
Five for fighting (aging)
For all my fifty-something friends and tribe mates, one day you look through an unfiltered lens or in the harsh light of a bathroom mirror and flabby, flappy signs of aging wave back at you. Although there is no Hallmark greeting card for this undesired moment yet, it will serve you well to pay attention to this… Continue reading Five for fighting (aging)
5 ways to save money in my encore career
Frank and I have been living the encore career lifestyle for about three years. During the two years before we decided to take the plunge from our CAREERS to our encore careers we worked over our household monthly expenses, debits and credits endlessly. We worried, planned, talked, and were terrified of making a financial mistake. Managing a household budget is a well-documented… Continue reading 5 ways to save money in my encore career
