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Bits and Pieces…
Happy Monday! Well, first of all, I am rather proud of myself for doing the housework I’d decided to do today. I have lately determined that Monday is my day to do that and to work on the garage (per … Continue reading
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“Frog Nog”
This morning I finally finished my latest “Frog” picture (after procrastinating for over a year). I have decided to really work hard on trying to finish this project. Here are the illustrations I have done so far- (And now I … Continue reading
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Red-Tailed Hawk
This afternoon while I was in the garage doing laundry, I heard a bird that made me turn to look out the window. No more than 6 feet from where I was standing at the window, perched on the hot-tub … Continue reading
Writing Books
On Wednesday, I again picked up “The Memoir Project,” by Marion Roach Smith. I had started reading it before – when I’d picked it up from the library but then decided I wanted my own copy that I could mark … Continue reading
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“Compass”
These days it seems that the driving force in my life has been about achieving BALANCE – in my life and in how I plan and use my time. This is what has led me to use the “31-Point-Plan” and … Continue reading
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Tagged Balance, goals, personal growth, TIME
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“Jack Glass”
I managed yesterday to get over to Copperfield’s and get a few new books with the gift card I got for Christmas. And the first book I chose to start reading was Jack Glass by Adam Roberts, a British author … Continue reading
JANUARY
The month of January was named for JANUS, the god of doorways, gateways, beginnings or transitions. Historically, the calendar went through a number of changes, but in the 16th century, European countries began officially making January 1 the start of … Continue reading
More end-of-year tasks
2013 “Satisfaction Wheel” In comparing this to the one I did last year, I am pleased to find that I have definitely progressed in terms of my overall satisfaction with my life. This looks like I have done very well … Continue reading
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HAPPY 2014!
Here are my Goals & Resolutions – may 2014 be a wonderful year!
2014 Goals & Resolutions
My New Year’s Goals Help get Dalton back on track/back to school and on good footing with time management, responsibility and balanced living. Get the house and garage cleaned up, put away, organized and in good shape. Get these new … Continue reading
2013 in Review
The year in review (summarized by Goal Categories): BODY/HEALTH/BEAUTY/EXERCISE I have been remarkably healthy this past year. My weight has stabilized at what I suppose can now be considered my “post-menopausal” weight, which is about the same as it was … Continue reading
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“Unfinished Business”
In writing my Annual Summary, I have realized that I need to clarify what “issues” I have in regards to my sister. It isn’t that we aren’t getting along or that there is any real problem; it seems that I … Continue reading
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“The Bat”
Yesterday evening I decided to read The Bat, by Jo Nesbo. It is actually the first book in his “Harry Hole” series, but for some reason one of the last books to be translated into English and made available in … Continue reading
The Name of the Rose
The Name of the Rose, by Umberto Eco I finished reading this book yesterday evening (I especially liked the author’s commentary at the end). This was a very interesting book; I don’t think I’ve ever read anything quite like it. … Continue reading
Christmas 2013
…and we all had a very nice time!
Meowy Christmas
And here is this year’s Christmas Card: This will make five years in a row that I have made cards; you can see them all here.
MY CHRISTMAS WISH LIST
MY CHRISTMAS WISH LIST Dear Santa, Here is my Christmas Wish List. I have decided that this year I have some things to ask for (and I’ve been a pretty good girl): 1. The thing I want most this Christmas … Continue reading
December update
To follow up on my post regarding “School,” shortly before Thanksgiving, my sister and I visited Molly, the therapist I chose to see regarding getting help for Dalton where school is concerned. My sister holds the view that it is … Continue reading
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Birthday, Books, etc.
I read the last of my recently checked-out library books this month in about three days: Robert Silverberg’s “Longest Way Home.” It was interesting; reminded me in some ways of this novel idea I’ve had going in my head, relating … Continue reading
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December already
And wow, I have managed to do this for a whole year! Here is my December “31-Point-Plan” and it will complete a whole dozen:
Thanksgiving tradition
Thanksgiving at Tim and Ana’s house has become our tradition. We haven’t been real big on tradition in our family, but even the little things count. I’ve recently had the idea to collect family recipes; I want to put together … Continue reading
School
11/25/13 Dalton has started refusing to go to school. My sister thinks that all of his problems are caused by my failure to teach him to properly manage his time. She has arranged to take us both to see a … Continue reading
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School is a prison — and damaging our kids
I am re-posting here an online article that I found recently on Salon.com: Monday, Aug 26, 2013 04:45 AM PDT School is a prison — and damaging our kids – Longer school years aren’t the answer. The problem is school … Continue reading
November Books
I read Christine Feehan’s Mind Game recently (finished it on 11/5/13). It wasn’t bad, but was not really what I was in the mood for. I’ve been craving a good SciFi or Fantasy book lately so I decided to see … Continue reading