Today we celebrate Memorial Day which is a day we honor those who died while serving our country. Veteran’s Day which is celebrated in November is to honor and celebrate ALL who have served our country. I am immensely grateful to those who gave their lives so that I can freely live mine the way…
Category: Life
Life
Graduation-Growing and Changing
On Tuesday, May 22 we celebrated my little sister, Alissa’s graduation from high school.. That she graduated is no great feat (in some ways) but why my 55-year old self has a 17-year old sister is kinda interesting. I grew up with 2 sisters, one 2 years older and one 5 years younger. After we…
Life
Musical Theater-In the Heights
One of the pleasures of life is watching the next generation stretch and grow and find their passions. I have had the pleasure of watching my niece, Choice, participate in musical theater since she was a young child. She took a break for a few years while she pursued cross-country running while in high school. …
Life
Personal Space
I’ve been spending some time this year really trying to work on my spiritual life. One major area I’m working on is stopping negative thoughts. It’s really easy to go to a negative place when things aren’t going your way, when you’re tired, anxious or scared. Research, in fact shows us that being negative is…
Life
Favorites Currently Making Me Happy
I enjoy seeing these types of “favorites” posts so I thought that maybe I’d do one as well. And if no one cares except for me, then at least I have a documented record of what I was enjoying at this particular time! 1. The Alienist-this TNT show is based on a book of the…
Life
Sometimes the Underdogs Win-SuperBowl 2018
Sunday, February 4, 2018 was the 52nd Super Bowl. As an avid sports fan, I always enjoy watching this championship game even if my team (San Francisco 49ers) isn’t in it! Today’s game was between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles. The Patriots were the overwhelming favorites and the Eagles were the undisputed…
Goals/Productivity, Life
HAPPY NEW YEAR-WELCOME TO 2018
HAPPY, HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Like many people, I LOVE the start of a new year. I realize that one can start over at anytime (and I often do), January comes with built in support for change and renewal from friends and strangers alike! So as we start this year anew, let’s talk about what we’d…
Goals/Productivity, Life
End of the Year Reflections-what worked and what needs work
As the year comes to close, it is time to reflect on accomplishments from this year. No one ever accomplishes everything they set out to and if you do then your goals are likely too few or not challenging enough. While it’s important to look at what didn’t get done, it is more important to…
Life
Merry Christmas
Just popping in to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. Today, I will be enjoying time with my family and friends and hope you are doing the same. Later this week, there will be time to reflect on the year but for today ENJOY YOURSELF and those you love and who love you.
Life
49ers Game-Living the “Suite” Life
I had the pleasure of attending the latest 49er game with a good friend of mine. She had the honor of being invited by a company she works with to watch and the enjoy the game from one of their luxury suites. Good fortune shined upon me when I was invited to be her guest!…
