I’ve been selected as RetailMeNot’s first-ever #ChiefSpring Breaker! This comes with the exciting opportunity to plan a trip to a destination of my dreams.
Category: Encouragement
A Survivor’s Journey
It was impossible to prepare myself for this journey. It started suddenly and without warning. The road ahead was rough, and I would have to fight fear and activate faith to find hope and healing.
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Close to Home
Home is where the heart is. Home sweet home. Home has been at the center of life, and I decided to make the best of my talents by enhancing the indoor and outdoor spaces in my home.
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The Winds of Change
"The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings."Kakuzō Okakura - “The Book of Tea” Can you remember where you were when you heard that the spread of coronavirus might be serious enough to close schools, businesses, and churches? The possibility was real enough to me when a friend sent me a … Continue reading The Winds of Change
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Always Learning
A look back at what I’ve learned after a year of blogging, and the changes I plan to make as I grow.
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Plans and Patience
At this moment in my life, I am in a holding pattern. /‘hōldiNG ‘padern/ noun the flight path maintained by an aircraft awaiting permission to land I find it ironic that my life is in a place that I am familiar with, and probably have more tolerance for, when I am traveling. It’s the second definition of holding … Continue reading Plans and Patience
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Happy New Happiness
A few years ago, a friend of mine from Russia taught me how to say, "Happy New Year" in Russian. Well, not in Russian, but rather how the new year greeting shared among Russians translates to English. I really liked the translation of "Happy New Year" into "Happy New Happiness". "New Happiness" describes the feeling … Continue reading Happy New Happiness
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All Things Beautiful
In keeping with the title of my blog, I am going to share a few of the beautiful things I've observed this fall. This is an exercise in gratitude for the blessings I often overlook. For the past seven years, it has been my joy and responsibility to prepare my family for holiday travel. In … Continue reading All Things Beautiful
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Making a List
If you pay attention to advertisers, it’s that time of year when you should get started with your Christmas shopping. You have a list, and if you wait too long, someone will be left out! There’s a list for everything these days, which made me think about how I have used lists to my advantage. … Continue reading Making a List
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A Dream Delayed
We must remember that things will not always go as planned, and it seems that this is especially true when it comes to travel. There are delays at airports and carefully planned vacations can be turned upside down by bad weather or a missing reservation. My previous post chronicled my first cruise that happened as … Continue reading A Dream Delayed
