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Why I run (again).

Let’s be clear: I’m no one’s definition of a runner. I was that girl once and I am proud to say that I have a marathon under my belt. I will also mention that the marathon was nearly 15 years ago. Still, this winter I did start my version of running again – albeit basicallyContinue reading “Why I run (again).”

When morning breaks…

One of my favorite songs is Cat Stevens’ “Morning has broken.” There is something so peaceful and hopeful about that song. The idea that morning breaks as a new day, unfettered by the day before and that the grass is new and the birds have the resilience to sing again reminds me that every dayContinue reading “When morning breaks…”

Building a life…

The whole point of this blog is about my journey to simple peace. Nearly a decade ago, in a yoga Nidra class, I had to come up with my intention. Not even truly thinking about it, simple peace came to mind. When it did, I realized that I had been coming to this concept forContinue reading “Building a life…”

Falling forward.

I’m feeling a bit reflective today and the cause is obvious: I got one of those little Facebook reminders on my phone of a picture I had posted exactly five years ago. When I looked at it, I saw what the house used to look like pre-renovations. More than anything, it reminded me of howContinue reading “Falling forward.”

Snow days.

So, we’ve had snow on the ground since the day after Thanksgiving and we are coming off of a particularly defeating cycle of just enough snow each day that everything has to be shoveled once again. In our world, that doesn’t just mean the 120-foot-long driveway or the 500 square feet of decks. Nope, itContinue reading “Snow days.”

A little “Thanks” and a little “Giving”

You know I gave up mini epiphanies, right? Yeah… somehow, I can’t quite quit ‘em. The other day, however, was a profound one. I’m still not sure what it’s lasting impact will be but somehow this one feels life altering. First, it starts with being thankful. We finished my husband’s ceiling repair last Sunday andContinue reading “A little “Thanks” and a little “Giving””

My last day with the girls…

Tomorrow, I fly to Maine for a two-day stint. When I get home on Friday night, the girls leave on Saturday. Today is my last full day with them. Honestly, its going to hurt so badly to give them up. My heart is going to crack into 1000 pieces. And yet, they are going toContinue reading “My last day with the girls…”

Salt and pepper…

On Wednesday, I was enjoying a little bit of my newly found well-ordered life. I had run out for a quick lunch and a stop at the decorating store before my 2 p.m. meeting. Coming home with my treasures for the front porch, I noticed a small white object in the middle of the roadContinue reading “Salt and pepper…”

My winter “escapes”

I have two things that I seriously enjoy that can only be done during the dark, winter months. The first is Friday afternoon cross-country skiing with my sisters. That is sacred “sister time.” We go out for a quick 3-4 mile cross country skiing trip, then come into the warming hut for some soup, breadContinue reading “My winter “escapes””

Save me some daylight, please!

I am one of those people who wholeheartedly embrace all of the Daylight Savings Time process. In winter, I literally count down to the days when DST begins again. And in fall? Well, it hits at just the right time to enjoy an extra hour of sleep. This year? It’s arrival couldn’t be more perfect.Continue reading “Save me some daylight, please!”