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Determining the Color of My Parachute

Yes… this is in reference to the book What Color is Your Parachute.  I’ve not written lately mostly due to my brain being absorbed by all my big life-questions.  I’m at a fork, and am wrestling with which road to … Continue reading

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The Imperfectly Perfect!

I am a blessed woman. The amazing man I get to call my husband went above and beyond to create the perfect date for us.  Weeks in advance, he planned out nice fancy dinner reservations for us followed by tickets … Continue reading

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Multiple Personality (types)

John Ortberg wrote a fantastically titled book called Everybody’s Normal Till You Get to Know Them.  What a great truth.  It’s true about you, it’s true about me… and I find it fascinating!   I have a — well, not quite obsession, … Continue reading

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Fun Little Gestures of our Romance!

I’m thrilled to be celebrating Day #632 of our marriage this Valentine’s Day! I’m very fortunate to have a husband who knows that the way to a woman’s heart is through romantic gestures.   And I delight in trying to … Continue reading

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Lessons From Today 2.10.11

STARTING WITH ME LESSONS OF TODAY:

Sweet husband has been sick all week. Poor guy! He protects me from his germs by offering me his cheek to kiss. I miss those lips! Building anticipation for long overdue lip-kissing starts with me.
I am a better person all around when I can spend time with a good book or doing something creative. Knowing when to use down time in a way that refreshes my spirit starts with me.
Hearing the hubby tell his radio show he doesn’t yet have any ideas for Valentines Day plans… managing expectations starts with me. 😉
Day 38 of P90X workout… sticking to it when I’d rather be lazy, starts with me.
Husband successfully hosting an hour long radio show while under a Nyquil & cold induced brain fog – recognizing he is Superman starts with me.
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Student of all things Brian!

I’m so excited about the approaching of Valentines Day!  Not just because of the day, but because it gives me an excuse to spend time blogging on my favorite topic…. my husband!  Over the next few postings, I’m planning to … Continue reading

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One Year Ago…

“Well, there is nothing you can do to prevent Breast Cancer” I heard that from a Doctor last year.  A Doctor who specializes in… well … breasts.  So, I’m going to get a little personal here, but I figure that … Continue reading

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Never too young to start!

I must take a moment to brag…. I’m so proud of my family! My teenage nieces have been practicing their cooking lately, and they are already light-years ahead of where I was at their age.  Actually, they are light-years ahead … Continue reading

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Mindful Mind Mapping

Mindful by Mary Oliver (I have not sought permission to retype this poem – but it’s too delightful not to!) Every day I see or I hear something that more or less kills me with delight, that leaves me like … Continue reading

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All Things HYGGE

I just learned a new word from the Danish Culture with a meaning I want to incorporate into everyday life! HYGGE (hue-gah) Wikipedia describes this as: “One of the fundamental aspects of Danish culture is hygge, which, although translated as … Continue reading

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