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Monthly Archives: January 2014
Weird Weather, Strawberries – and RAIN
There’s been a lot of talk about how strange the winter has been this year – dry and unseasonably warm on the west coast and extremely cold everywhere else. In fact, it’s been warmer in Alaska than in the middle … Continue reading
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Tagged California, strawberries, weather
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well, this is interesting…
Every so often I check my spam mailbox to see if there is anything in there I need to look at before I delete them. And once in a while I find some strange and interesting things. Here is today’s … Continue reading
“Priceless”
I really don’t like to forward emails all over the place or repeat what everybody else is saying, etc., etc. – but once in a while something strikes me. I just got an email today from my brother with the … Continue reading
School Update
I am pleased to be able to say that my son successfully survived his first full week of school in many, many long weeks. He is determined to make this semester go well. Unfortunately, he did not do very well … Continue reading
More BOOKS
I actually started reading two new books yesterday, one fiction, one non-fiction – plus I am still reading Old Friend from Far Away, by Natalie Goldberg. [UPDATE 3/16/14: I finished this book yesterday; a beautifully written book, filled with lots … Continue reading
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Tagged books, entertainment, Fiction, nonfiction, writing
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The Thirteen Hallows
I started to read this on Monday, 1/13/14, and at first I thought I was going to be disappointed. The writing was not as smooth as what I’ve recently gotten used to – I have gotten quite spoiled reading such … Continue reading
Bits and Pieces…
Happy Monday! Well, first of all, I am rather proud of myself for doing the housework I’d decided to do today. I have lately determined that Monday is my day to do that and to work on the garage (per … Continue reading
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Tagged art, Balance, community, creativity, goals, humor, NATURE, writing
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“Frog Nog”
This morning I finally finished my latest “Frog” picture (after procrastinating for over a year). I have decided to really work hard on trying to finish this project. Here are the illustrations I have done so far- (And now I … Continue reading
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Tagged art, creativity, goals, writing
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Red-Tailed Hawk
This afternoon while I was in the garage doing laundry, I heard a bird that made me turn to look out the window. No more than 6 feet from where I was standing at the window, perched on the hot-tub … Continue reading
Writing Books
On Wednesday, I again picked up “The Memoir Project,” by Marion Roach Smith. I had started reading it before – when I’d picked it up from the library but then decided I wanted my own copy that I could mark … Continue reading
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Tagged books, goals, nonfiction, writing
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“Compass”
These days it seems that the driving force in my life has been about achieving BALANCE – in my life and in how I plan and use my time. This is what has led me to use the “31-Point-Plan” and … Continue reading
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Tagged Balance, goals, personal growth, TIME
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“Jack Glass”
I managed yesterday to get over to Copperfield’s and get a few new books with the gift card I got for Christmas. And the first book I chose to start reading was Jack Glass by Adam Roberts, a British author … Continue reading
JANUARY
The month of January was named for JANUS, the god of doorways, gateways, beginnings or transitions. Historically, the calendar went through a number of changes, but in the 16th century, European countries began officially making January 1 the start of … Continue reading
More end-of-year tasks
2013 “Satisfaction Wheel” In comparing this to the one I did last year, I am pleased to find that I have definitely progressed in terms of my overall satisfaction with my life. This looks like I have done very well … Continue reading
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Tagged Balance, goals, personal growth
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HAPPY 2014!
Here are my Goals & Resolutions – may 2014 be a wonderful year!
2014 Goals & Resolutions
My New Year’s Goals Help get Dalton back on track/back to school and on good footing with time management, responsibility and balanced living. Get the house and garage cleaned up, put away, organized and in good shape. Get these new … Continue reading