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Category Archives: Advice
And the Good News Is
It was one year ago today that I published my most recent blog. It was my birthday, and I was trying to put a light, humorous spin on turning yet another year older. Publicly, I was trying to smile and be … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Gratitude, Grumpiness, Kindness, Photography, Simple Pleasures
Tagged 2016, advice, choices, Facebook, good news, inspiration, life, media, negativity, observations, personal, politics
18 Comments
Embrace the Goodness
This moment—and this one, too—is filled with beauty and hope, love and joy. If you look closely, you will see all that goodness swirling around you in the faces of family and the actions of strangers. If you listen carefully, … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Beauty, Gratitude, Kindness, Love, Photography, Simple Pleasures
Tagged beauty, hatred, joy, kindness, love, negativity, photography
13 Comments
Older than Zip Codes–Yep, That’s Me
Tomorrow is my birthday, and I will be 55 years old. Fifty-five. Years. Old. The double nickel. Halfway through my fifties and skidding downhill toward my . . . I can’t even say it. Holy cow. How in the heck … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Aging, Gratitude, Humor, Photography, Simple Pleasures
Tagged advice, aging, gratitude, humor, lessons, photography, simple pleasures, things I've learned
8 Comments
Christmas Greetings from Grumpy
Stressed. Exhausted. Frazzled. Yep, that’s been me. Grumpy. Grouchy. Irritable. Demanding. Snippy and Surly and Sullen. And that has been me, too–or so my husband has claimed. And although I haven’t been particularly fond of his observations, I have to admit … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Christmas, Grumpiness, Photography
Tagged Christmas, grumpiness, holidays, shopping, stress
15 Comments
Sticks and Stones and the Danger of Public Nudity
“When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.” ― Winston Churchill A few years back I wrote a blog about the kind words of strangers and acquaintances and how those words often transform a dismal day … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Kindness, Photography
Tagged advice, criticism, fireworks, kindness, photography, taking risks
26 Comments
The Day Before Tomorrow
“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson We look forward to five years down the road when we can trade in the old car, pay off the house or … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Beauty, Gratitude, Photography, Simple Pleasures
Tagged counting blessings, photography, simple pleasures, today, tomorrow
23 Comments
Standing at the Top of That Towering Hill
“The more sand that has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it.” ― Jean-Paul Sartre Imagine climbing a long, towering hill. At the beginning of your journey, the summit is hidden in the … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Aging, Photography
Tagged aging, Fifty Is the New Fifty, First Lady Michelle Obama, middle-aged, old age, over the hill, photography, turning 50
20 Comments
What sets your heart free?
“Drink from the well of your self and begin again.” –Charles Bukowski That nasty ol’ polar vortex finally sauntered out of town last week, but Old Man Winter is still hanging around, teasing us with just enough sunshine to beckon … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, bicycling, Photography, Simple Pleasures, Uncategorized
Tagged advice, aging, bicycling, finding happiness, photography, self, winter blues
12 Comments