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Finding time to sort through the everyday
A collection of writings, explorations, musings, and more. The place where I wonder, ponder, and begin to figure out my life. Yes, it has taken me nearly 50 years to figure out that I am not beholden to anyone’s ideals or intentions, but it is better now, than never.
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What I am taking with me into 2026
Well, besides doing everything at the last minute, and I am not sure I actually want to take that with me, there are other things I want to take with me into 2026. Like writing with more frequency. I write because I like writing, but I am very glad I have been making time to…
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What I am ready to leave behind in 2025
This post has take me a couple of days to write because it is a bit of a difficult topic for me to write about… While the concept of ‘letting go’ or ‘leaving things behind’ seems very easy, the practical application, to truly leave these things behind, takes planning and work. I did a workshop…
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An Objective [goal] you can work on before year’s end
I have been building my yoga practice since starting my yoga teacher training in September. It has been slow going. Since my mother’s death, it has been even slower, and more or less a mental wish, more than anything else. My motivation has been zapped. But as I wrote about before, I am giving myself…
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Memories from the past year that make me smile
My Dad got a cat and he and my step-mom are doting new pawrents. Cleo is an adorable little tuxedo kitten they got from the Humane Society. She is a sweet, well tempered, well behaved kitten that likes people, treats, and her large toy collection. My Dad and step-Mom post many pictures of her and…
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Three favourite photos of 2025 (and why)
I started sorting through my photos from 2025 (all from my phone) and I realized a couple things. First. I take a lot of pictures of our cat. Second, I don’t take nearly enough pictures of the people in my life. I had one picture of my Mother – which made me extremely sad, a…
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Three things I am grateful for this year
Gratitude should surround us but sometimes, it gets lost. It isn’t always easy to find, or it is hard to see that gratitude doesn’t have to be big or flashy. Something as simple as being thankful or appreciative for the sunrise or a hot meal is a way to see gratitude in our everyday. Earlier…
The Voices In My Head 