While going through my photos the other day, there were a few themes that seemed to repeat. One of them was stained glass. Have you ever noticed how beautiful stained glass is? All the colorful bits of glass have been carefully and thoughtfully arranged into a work of art. It's probably my favorite form of … Continue reading Stained Glass
Medal Monday
Over the years, I have amassed a number of medals from the different races and runs I've completed. Some of them are silly, such as the medal in the shape of a plate of pie which I got for doing a Pi/Pie Day run a few years back. A few are whimsical, such as the … Continue reading Medal Monday
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Life’s Mementos
If you think of life as a journey, then you realize that you have probably collected lots of mementos along the way. These little souvenirs of life might be attached to wonderful memories. Or they could be mementos that you wish you never got in the first place and could forget altogether. There are lots … Continue reading Life’s Mementos
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10 Years!
Today is my blog's anniversary! 🎉 Ten years ago, I started this blogging experiment/journey with my first post, simply and boringly titled Introduction. Not my best writing, to be honest, but we all have to start somewhere. Some of you dear readers have been with me since the beginning, while some of you have only … Continue reading 10 Years!
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Holiday Reading
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, which marks the official start of the holiday season here in the US. Even though the hustle and bustle of the holidays can get hectic and stressful, I love this time of year. The leaves on the trees are so beautiful, the weather is crisp in the morning and pleasant in the … Continue reading Holiday Reading
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More Good Things
Like many of us do, back in January I was thinking about the new year. We never know what the year will bring, but all of the days that go by inevitably add up to the ups and downs, the adventures and trials, and just the ordinary and extraordinary happenings of life. I wrote a … Continue reading More Good Things
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An Attempt at Poetry
While taking my dog out for a jog just the other day, life felt good, the weather felt great, and I felt inspired to write a poem. The morning was quite lovely with a soft breeze, although heavy clouds started rolling in as the day continued. It was raining by the early afternoon, but the … Continue reading An Attempt at Poetry
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Ways to Balance Your Mind, Body, and Soul
It seems like one of the major buzzwords of the Covid pandemic was "self-care." In today's blog post, we're going to talk about the importance of self-care, and find ways to create more balance between the mind, body, and soul. More often than not, life is hectic when you're an adult. Different responsibilities present themselves … Continue reading Ways to Balance Your Mind, Body, and Soul
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Weekend Wander: Harmony, CA
If you've ever wanted to visit a small town that happens to be big on artistic talent, then the hidden gem of Harmony, California is the place for you to see. Located halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on Highway 1 along central California's coast, the one-block town of Harmony is more like a … Continue reading Weekend Wander: Harmony, CA
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Weekend Wander: Little Italy Farmer’s Market, San Diego
When you think of San Diego, located in sunny southern California, you likely have a vision of palm trees, sunshine, surfers, and a major metropolitan city. Farmers and fresh produce are probably not things that come to mind. Well, the Little Italy Farmer's Market combines them all...with maybe the exception of the surfers. Every Saturday, … Continue reading Weekend Wander: Little Italy Farmer’s Market, San Diego
Moxie and Mishaps 