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Reblogging: Gretta’s Gifts
Today, Mother’s Day, happens to also be the one-year mark of losing our furry family member, Gretta. My heart still aches from that loss, but I also continue to embrace the many gifts Gretta brought into my life. Today, in honor of Gretta, I am again sharing one of The Yellow Kite’s most popular posts: […]
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Morning Time
Good morning! As I sit down to write this post, I realize, having started my day at 3:40 am, I have nearly three hours of work under my belt. Really? It feels as if I’ve been up only a few minutes. This is what happens when I’m fully engaged in a task, without distraction. And, […]
The Evolution of a Life
Today I have a question for you. By asking myself this same question many years ago, I changed how I live my life, and I just thought maybe it’s time to ask you. However, before I ask, I’m going to simply state that I have my beliefs and you have yours, and perhaps they are […]
Potato Soup, War Horse and Hometown Memories
I’m definitely an “in the moment” type woman. I don’t dwell on the past, and while I anticipate the future, I truly live today for today. Being such, it often surprises me when I find myself in a loop of memories. I don’t mean the sporadic memory triggered by a song or a scent, but […]
Happy New Year; Happy New Day!
Dear friends, As I pondered what to write as we come to the end of this year, so many thoughts, advice, stories, cautions, and remembrances swirled through my head. I considered sharing a list of life lessons; but then again, you can get those by Googling or on Facebook. I could share a Top Ten Ways to […]
My Christmas Promise
As I fired up Face Book this morning, I was met with reminders of today’s events, along with the realization that today is December 19th. I literally asked, “What? How can it be the 19th already?” That means I have only a few more days to get my Christmas preparations done. My mind started racing […]
Falling Down the Rabbit Hole
It’s with embarrassment I realize how long it’s been since my last blog post. Contrary to what some believe, I have not fallen off the face of the earth. However, I did fall down the proverbial rabbit hole! In my life, falling down the rabbit hole represents an unintentional diversion from daily practices, routine, habits, […]
Top Ten Ways to be Appropriately Assertive
Today’s post is inspired by the recent presidential debates we have endured on television. In my opinion, neither the presidential nor vice presidential candidates receive exemplary marks for their behaviors. And while I give props to one moderator, the other could step up his game. This is not a political blast, but rather a simple […]
Graciously Accepting Compliments
“We are prepared for insults, but compliments leave us baffled.” –Mason Cooley How do you feel about that quote? I have found it to be true, both in myself and others. Of course, there is a flip side, and a middle ground, too. The flip side refers to those who are overly confident and often boastful. […]
Silent Stalker
When stressed, overwhelmed, confused or in a “stuck place” I often turn my focus to the mundane. Tasks like cleaning my drawers, organizing a closet or even just hand-washing dishes allows me to shift my focus. In a way, it’s similar to meditation. Like when meditating, I am more open, my defenses down, and I […]
What’s Your Back Story?
Here it is Friday and since life has been all mixed up lately, I’ve decided to skip the Top Ten List and build off an old post from when I blogged at DollyDoormat. This past weekend, I had the pleasure of spending a few days with my sister-in-law and a good friend. While I had […]
