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One of the life lessons I was reminded of frequently in 2020 is that we all have the power to choose our attitude regardless of our circumstances. We can spend our time complaining about our situation. We can long for the past or sit around just waiting for things to change. Or we can choose…
For much of the year, it seemed strange to me that I had chosen “free” as my word of the year during a 12-month span that restricted so much of my freedom. “Stay at home” was the mantra of 2020. We lost our freedom to see family, gather in large groups, eat in restaurants and…
What do you think of when you picture the word “free”? Are you running through a field of flowers on a warm summer day? Are you walking barefoot along the beach, listening to the sound of the waves? Or do you imagine removing chains that have held you captive? I know that “free” is my…
For the past week since school took a break for summer, our 14-year-old daughter has been hanging out almost daily with a group of friends. A couple of guys in the group ride skateboards, and they will ride across town to spend time with friends at our house. A few nights ago, we were all…
Maybe you read my last post about starting an art journal — or creative journal — and you want to get started. But if you are like me, you are afraid you wouldn’t know how to begin! I’ve noticed that every day, I seem to get more and more ideas of what I want to…
For the past few years, I’ve been intrigued by the thought of starting an art journal. However, the idea always intimidated me. It sounded like a big time commitment that would take more artistic talent, ideas and supplies than I could handle. But at the beginning of the year, I “accidentally” started an art journal…
I should really keep an ongoing diary of the random facts, interesting tidbits and helpful advice that pours into my ears each day listening to podcasts. It’s hard for me to even make it through a conversation without interjecting at least once: “I heard on a podcast…” For as long as I can remember, I’ve…
When we moved to a new community four-and-a-half years ago, it was a huge transition for our entire family to build relationships, engage in the community and find our place. As much as I love an adventure, I’m also learning how much I value knowing what to expect, the comfort of reliable friends and even…
In my imaginary dreamworld, one of the top jobs I have for myself is to run a craft studio. I would invite women into a creative space where they can exercise their crafty side or find a creativity they didn’t even know existed inside of them. I would give them all of the tools, materials…
Until last year, I have never been one of those people who came up with a word for the year. I’ve always thought it was a cool idea, but I simply was never able to think of one word that described my focus for the coming 12 months. Last year, as 2016 was coming to…
