Healthy Thanksgiving

These two articles on mini walks encouraged me.  It’s easier for me to take 3 short walks than one longer walk, but I was afraid short walks weren’t good enough.  These two articles which I have combined put my mind at ease. Mini Walks Add Up Plan mini walks into three parts of your day….

Thank You

“Thanks, Grandma.  I had a really good time today.  And thanks for the things you got me.”  Those words warm my soul.  I was already happy I could be with her and get those things for her, but her gratitude increases my happiness.  You know the feeling exactly. Did you know that expressing your gratitude…


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Troubles

A terrible clatter. Crashing. I stop my phone conversation with a gutter installer and listen. The sound came from inside our under-construction house where my husband is doggedly working on wiring. The sound sends chills down my spine. But I hear another sound. Maybe his hole saw? He must be OK, just dropped something big….

Sucker for Succulents

Need a pretty centerpiece for Thanksgiving?  Need a craft project for tweens?  Want to make a guest feel needed?  Or do you need a hostess gift?  PS  Sorry this post is late.  My computer died last week and I just got it back. How about crowning a squash with long lasting succulents for a tabletop…

Celebration

  Why does last Thanksgiving feel like it happened 5 years ago?  Maybe because our lives have turned upside down since last Thanksgiving!  Nothing is the same as last year.  Then: we had a newly redecorated house, an established routine, knew where we fit and what to do, many long-term, close friends, but far from…

Evening Prep = Calm Morning

Yikes!  Where did the time go?  I got up early enough this morning, but now I have only 10 minutes till I have to leave and I must choose between make-up and breakfast. A family member needed a little extra love this morning and now I’m rushing like a crazy woman to get ready to…