Category: Holidays
In the Spirit of Odessa – Play the Fool!!
Happy April Fools’ Day! We don’t actually know where this holiday originated but we do know there is one place that has an actual festival and celebrates April Fools’ Day as a real holiday. I’ve learned more about Ukraine in the last six weeks… Continue Reading “In the Spirit of Odessa – Play the Fool!!”
A New Year to Explore
Filled with dreams of exploring new options and changing habits, New Year’s morning always feel hopeful. It’s a great feeling to write through. I took a minute to go back a few years and reflect on my hopes and dreams on the past few… Continue Reading “A New Year to Explore”
Christmas #2 – Pandemic-Style
2021 is almost over. I’d like to say I thought things would be back to normal by now, but I always thought this pandemic would be longer and more troublesome than our little results-oriented minds could fathom. I remember doubting that the initial estimates… Continue Reading “Christmas #2 – Pandemic-Style”
Let the Christmas Season Begin!
I have a couple of friends – one from Germany and one who just likes to travel to Germany – who keep telling me about the wonderful Christmas Markets they have there. The ChristkindlMarket is in downtown Chicago, and I’ve visited a couple of… Continue Reading “Let the Christmas Season Begin!”
Indulging My Cravings
When I need a day that is nourishing and that makes me feel like I have everything in the world that I need, I want to reach back into the dark corners of my mind and pull out a snapshot of today. From the… Continue Reading “Indulging My Cravings”
An Impromptu Adventure
I just could not take it anymore. I had a meltdown talking to my coach yesterday, and she led me to take a small step that would make me feel a little more in control. I wanted a taste of civilization …. a city… Continue Reading “An Impromptu Adventure”
Reflections in Luminosity
I have three Christmas trees. One is a beautiful Balsam Fir I purchased from Balsam Hill. It was a treat I gave myself since I’ve enjoyed my tree so much the last couple of years. It’s perfect although Michael says I’m not fluffing it… Continue Reading “Reflections in Luminosity”
The End of a Decade
We are coming up to the end of the year which is wonderful reflective time, but we are also coming up to the end of a decade. This morning I was trying to recollect where I was at the beginning of this decade and… Continue Reading “The End of a Decade”
Hits of the Past Week
Midlife Moments 