It's been five weeks since my last blog post on wellness and striving for healthfulness. Did I meet my goals? Not all of them. But I did lose another two pounds. And I have added a new fitness program to my routine based on a book, "30 Days of Movement," by Hannah Setzer. This blog …
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Marriage: Like A Dance
Do you know that I have often likened marriage to that of a dance? And, after thirty-three years of marriage, I am still likening marriage to a dance. Hubs leads; I follow. He strides; I stride with him. He dips; I let him dip me. It has not always been an easy dance. It seems …
Book Two: Writing Progress
Sometimes in the course of life, we must do what needs our attention. And yet, we must also diligently strive to make room for what our soul cries out for us to achieve. Promises, Promises Yes, I should not have made a promise I wasn't sure I could keep. Yes, I did not get any …
And Life Keeps Changing
It's time to give everyone a behind-the-scenes update of our BIG move from the city to the country. Since The End of May So much has happened since my last personal update three months ago. Thanks to our son for devoting three weeks of his summer to help us, the construction on our little casita, …
Favorite Social Media App
Have you guessed what my favorite social media app is yet? Hint: I am on it all the time. Well, at least, daily. Instagram. Yes, Instagram. I know. To think that, for years, I had no idea what Facebook's sister app was all about. And I have to admit I felt intimidated by Instagram for …
Motivation for Health
It has been one month since my last blog on wellbeing, fitness, and striving for a healthy lifestyle. Did I meet my two-pound loss goal? Yes, I did. In fact, I lost four pounds. But it was only weight that I had gained over the previous two to three months. Months which were filled with …
The Rhythm of Marriage
Through the years, hubs and I have found a rhythm that works for us. So, I am thinking retirement life will be just fine. We have always loved to spend time with each other, and we have also enjoyed doing our own thing. He will work out in his shops or in the yard. I …
Book Update: Valid Distractions
I have decided on the first Sunday of each month to provide my second book update and share my valid distractions (and maybe not so valid). What am I up to? What is keeping me from writing? What is helping me be more productive? I hope you will enjoy and find my updates of value …
To Text Or Not To Text
Do you text on a regular basis? If so, what percentage do you text in comparison to letter-writing, emailing, or phoning someone? And, are there times when you feel more comfortable texting a person versus phoning or emailing them? I ask these questions to get you to think about exactly how texting plays a part …