If you have an impulse to do something, and it’s not totally irresponsible, why not do it? It might just be the journey you’ve always needed. -Timothy Hutton OH…that Timothy Hutton quote speaks to my heart! I know I can wear Joe out with my need for change. I require it. I tire easily of the same old thing while…
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Our New Look
Journal Prompts
Make a gratitude journal for someone you love, listing all the reasons you’re grateful to have him or her in your life. This is the best gift ever! Oprah September magazine issues have arrived! I thought I should jump on the train, too, and get a head-start on the upcoming month. Plan and prepare. You know September is the new…
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The House That Built Us
Everyone needs a house to live in, but a supportive family is what builds a home. Anthony Liccione This is the house where it all began. We had one bathroom, a dining room, living room, kitchen, mudroom, two bedrooms, and an unfinished attic- that we didn’t use. Two bedrooms. one bathroom. five kids. And somehow we made it work- for…
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Nesting and Resting
I’m pretty sure I was born in the wrong century. I’ve thought about this many times. I love the thought of being a farmer (of sorts). You know, growing a garden, a few chickens, a goat or two- on a small scale (obviously) but still able to be able to sustain ourselves. Making and baking, gathering eggs, making cheese, soap…
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“Every Word You Speak…
…is a prayer.” I heard Iyanla Vanzant say this during a talk she was giving several years ago. I quickly jotted it down, circled and highlighted it. “That is good,” I thought. I’ve reminded myself of this perspective many times since and have tried to become very intentional with what comes out of my mouth. When I remember, that is….
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