Right now I’m sitting in my broken-In rocking recliner listening to Arab pop on Spotify and typing this post on my phone because, quite honestly, I’m too tired to go get my laptop. Before that I was taking a shower. Before that I was eating a hastily made fried egg and turkey sausage patty English… Continue reading Before that #sol21 version
Book Rec: A Man Called Ove
Have you read A Man Called Ove? I started it yesterday and finished it today. That's how good it was. Thankfully, I had a rather mindless task all day at work today. Something that is boring but just has to get done, so it's fine. The bonus with this type of activity is that I… Continue reading Book Rec: A Man Called Ove
Glorious Spring Evening
I'm currently sitting on the deck, listening to A Man Called Ove and enjoying the slight breeze as it rustles the dead leaves in the trees. Soon they'll be replaced by beautiful green leaves. Georgie is in "his chair" with his eyes squinted toward the lowering sun. I can see tiny buds on some of… Continue reading Glorious Spring Evening
67 Days of Yoga
As I mentioned in my streak post yesterday, I have done yoga every single day since 2021 began. This is a first for me. I've always loved yoga, but when I was teaching, I just always felt harried in the evenings and, even though yoga is SO calming, I couldn't get consistent. But that is… Continue reading 67 Days of Yoga
Streaks
Yesterday, I learned something about myself. I am motivated by “streaks”. I wouldn’t have guessed this as I’m not really into games and I’m definitely not competitive. But streaks, they keep me motivated. In case you’re like, what the heck is she talking about, a streak is a count of how many consecutive days you… Continue reading Streaks
Pandemic Reading Faves
In 2020 I read 32,219 pages. That's 91 books. My goal was 60, but safe at home orders meant more time for reading (and listening). Thank goodness for the Libby app!! Many of the books I “read” were audiobooks. I’ve never been a fan—mostly because I can read significantly faster—but I have listened to more… Continue reading Pandemic Reading Faves
Seat Belts
My family did a good job teaching me the importance of wearing a seat belt. Maybe too good. I was (or am?) basically the seat belt police. When I was very young (but old enough to buckle myself), I'd throw a fit if the car was even put into drive or reverse in the driveway… Continue reading Seat Belts
Waking up is Hard to Do
When you’re buried way down deep, and the comforter is pulled up to your ears, and the pup is warm and nestled against your back, and the air outside the covers is cool...waking up is hard to do. When your alarm goes off and you hit snooze, and you roll on to your back and… Continue reading Waking up is Hard to Do
Uncle Tom
On Monday, my mam called me midmorning. As soon as I saw that she was calling, I knew something was going on because she wouldn't normally call me during work. Even if work is being home alone and working in my basement office. Sadly, she called with the news that my Uncle Tom, one of… Continue reading Uncle Tom
The Fall
Today I fell down. And it hurt. A lot. Now that I work from home, I am constantly trying to figure out a schedule with Wanda May, our 14 1/2 year old Puggle. She loves that I'm here all the time, but she gets pretty needy and can be very demanding. I had a call… Continue reading The Fall