Books, Writing, & The Cozy Life
Even with the long days of summer, I can't seem to get things done. A few tasks continue to be just out of my grasp even though I am desperately reaching to get them done. Blogging, for instance. I love it. I miss it when I don't do it. I'll go through my day and... Continue Reading →
In The Distant Hours, the Blythe sisters worry that they won't recognize when they officially become "old" so they come up with a list of "old people" characteristics that will help them know. One that has stuck with me: a person is old when they have to sit down to put on their underwear*. Well,... Continue Reading →
PROLOGUE: I’ve been trying to publish this post since Tuesday, but have been having technical difficulties with my blog. Something about missing SSL certificates, whatever the heck that is. But thanks to lots of time chatting with tech support, it looks like I’m back up and running. It was the perfect pairing for this week... Continue Reading →
Part of this year's goal of recognizing the abundance around me includes minimizing distractions. I am hoping to find the activities and things that make me truly happy and put the kibosh on distractions that don’t really bring me joy. To do this, I’ve been trying to narrow down my extra-curricular activities. The hope... Continue Reading →
Today Anne Bogel at the Modern Mrs. Darcy is having a link up to celebrate the halfway point of winter. Click on over to find lots of different people sharing the things that are saving their lives right now. I'm spending every Friday this year observing the things that bring abundance into my life,... Continue Reading →
Did you realize that last night was a Blue Moon? That means that it was the second full moon in a calendar month, but last night's moon was extra special. Not only was it a blue moon, but it was a blood moon (which means the moon had a red tint) and there was... Continue Reading →
2018 is about embracing abundance for me! Today's post is one that feels impossible to write, but I think is necessary to dig into. Inevitably, this will be a sloppy and incomplete essay because I can't seem to figure it out. But I'm going to try and I hope that you will stay with me... Continue Reading →
My 2018 Word of the Year is Abundance and I'm reserving Fridays to explore that concept. I originally chose abundance because I am overwhelmed with the amount of debt and stuff that I have and want to learn to focus on what truly makes me happy without buying things or spending extra money. I'm hoping to... Continue Reading →
Have you ever picked a theme or a word of the year? With a lot of thought, I’ve decided that I’m going to try it in 2018. After stalking the internet, I’ve decided that my word of the year is going to be Abundance. From Merriam Webster: Definition of abundance 1: an ample quantity : an abundant amount : profusion a city that... Continue Reading →
