Monthly Archives: October 2020

This DIY Is Not for Everyone – Creating My Spirit Animal Totem Pole

Most DIY projects are home décor or gifts. This one is different because it makes something for you and you alone to appreciate. It involves meditation, collage, making a collage of the collages, local printing, $ store poster board and … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

My Top 10 Lists for Lessons on Love

On the happy occasion of my 24thwedding anniversary I look back on the journey that brought me here with gratitude for every single experience. I wasn’t always grateful for each experience as I had it, but I feel gratitude now … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Signs of the Times – 2020 Election Edition

Yard signs are prolific! As people are at home, this is one way they’re voicing what’s on their minds. You may have seen my previous Signs of the Times that covered a wide range of issues. This post is devoted … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

The Trauma that Triggered the Big Purge, and the Weird Intention I Set

I’ve been touched by many traumas in my life. In addition to major traumas there have been the usual ups and downs. At this point I have a lot of tools for coming back into balance after upsets. And I’ve … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Missing October Soup Nights and So Much More

Here’s what’s on a yard sign in my neighborhood. Do we really want a return to normal? Isn’t it time we build something BETTER? Totally agree with that. Yet I do miss parts of my pre-2020 life, and it does … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Finding Peace of Mind in My Own Home – Lessons Learned

The crazier the world gets, the more I need my home to be a place of peace and sanctuary. I have a very troubled relationship with my possessions. I have read many, many books and articles in my attempts to … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

How Not To Be a Hoarder

(Written Spring of 2020) Nothing like watching an episode of Hoarders to get me cracking on cleaning my house and finishing up those projects started back in January 2019 when Marie Kondo came out with her series Tidying Up With Marie … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

How Do You Define Success?

What does success look like? You alone define what success means to you. I was asked a question today: “Several weeks from now, if you have successfully followed through, what does that accomplishment look and feel like?” Such a good … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment