Heads up - this tale requires the ability of the reader to tap into their imagination to discover how women who create things over the years bond together like well-felted creations. Our adventure starts off every year around Christmastime when we bring together the 5 of us very talented and experienced women (each having two… Continue reading Time flies like a hummingbird when you’re with friends
Month: December 2018
The true meaning of holiday shopping revealed
Whilst (don't ya just love that word, it sounds so...like I know what I'm saying kind of way?) I was out doing last-minute Christmas shopping, I discovered the true meaning of holiday shopping. Really? Seriously? Yep - And it isn't all just fun and games and wordplay, either. Yes, by the way, Quim is a… Continue reading The true meaning of holiday shopping revealed
Don’t mess with my sleep
Quality sleep is essential for Hoomans. As they turn 50 something, it becomes a BHAG of sorts to get a good long night of sleep. Especially when they have hairy pets who interrupt their sleep because they also have BHAGs about being fed on schedule. Aka, Dessy's schedule. She knows the precise tactics to use… Continue reading Don’t mess with my sleep
How playfulness in your empty nest keeps your brain healthy
The kids are gone, the empty nest is calm, and those endless days of playing games have faded into the background. But, damn...that can be a RUT just waiting to happen. Along with brain fog. It'll roll into our brains that still crave something beyond daily routines. But should empty nesters play games even after… Continue reading How playfulness in your empty nest keeps your brain healthy
How Three Wise Men helped rescue me from Self-Pity
This week 3 wise men cut to the chase and made me realize how quickly I jump to self-pity mode. I feel compelled to publicly thank them for their generosity of bringing me back to reality. Wise man #1 is the Mr. While we were taking our road trip journey to visit my dad on… Continue reading How Three Wise Men helped rescue me from Self-Pity
Treat yourself to a thank you break
'Tis the season of having a hard time appreciating ourselves for all the efforts we do that matter most. Instead, we get wrapped up in the hustle, bustle, rushing, here and there thinking that we're just busy and someone will appreciate my efforts, eventually. Every day seems to blur into the next. And when we… Continue reading Treat yourself to a thank you break