Tag Archives: inspiration

wow

Posted on March 22, 2011 by joanienaz

I have been blogging regularly since late December, and here it is less than three months later, and what has happened? I have been derailed by a bad cold and job drama, and distracted by global catastrophe. But there is … Continue reading →

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joie de vivre

Posted on February 27, 2011 by joanienaz

The joy of living is a concept that is well within our grasp, if we dare to reach for it. Seriously. We don’t have to go on vacation or wait until retirement to appreciate the comfort and enjoyment that is … Continue reading →

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Runaway

Posted on February 19, 2011 by joanienaz

Who among us hasn’t considered running away at some point during their life? I remember one of my siblings packing a suitcase in a moment of childish frustration and marching down the street to the corner of the block. Too … Continue reading →

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What to Do…

Posted on February 13, 2011 by joanienaz

When you have nothing to do or too much to do and you are avoiding everything that feels obligatory, it’s hobby time! I come from a family of hobbyists. There are craft persons on both sides, so it is apparently … Continue reading →

Posted in stuff we have to do, Uncategorized | Tagged art, craft ideas, doodling, education, graffiti, hobbies, inspiration, life, personal, procrastination, random, thoughts, variety | Leave a comment

Spa Humbug

Posted on February 12, 2011 by joanienaz

I had my hair done today. Just the basics: shampoo, cut and blow dry. I have worn my hair in the same basic style for decades. I wouldn’t mind a change. But I have had some traumatic experiences as a … Continue reading →

Posted in stuff we have to do | Tagged grooming, hair, inspiration, life, personal, random, spa, style, thoughts, variety | Leave a comment

Deep in the Middle of Winter

Posted on February 8, 2011 by joanienaz

We are thigh-deep in the middle of a very wintry winter. This is the most appropriate time to reflect on how long it has been since the autumn leaves fell, and how much longer we will wait until the spring … Continue reading →

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I Think It’s In the Garage…

Posted on February 6, 2011 by joanienaz

We may own the dirtiest car in our neighborhood, a fact that causes me to hang my head in shame, but our garage is the cleanest. It’s true. We actually park a car and a truck in there, and we can … Continue reading →

Posted in indoor activities, stuff we have to do | Tagged car, clean, family, garage, home, inspiration, life, random, thoughts, variety | Leave a comment

Cloudy Days

Posted on January 30, 2011 by joanienaz

This was a weekend of clouds. Some clouds are so flat that you can’t see where one begins and the next ends. This type of cloudy sky is often a dull boring grey color, and is depressing to behold. Blah! My favorite … Continue reading →

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I Am Not A Gardener continued…

Posted on January 23, 2011 by joanienaz

You had a little success in the garden this season, and it may be going to your head. The late lettuce you planted is still growing, and it’s past the middle of January. Maybe you got lucky. Maybe it’s because … Continue reading →