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Picture a Day #225 – Taking a Moment
Sometimes it’s good to stop what you’re doing, sit down, and relax. When was the last time you sat on a swing? Think about it.
Posted in DIY, home, nature, photography, picture a day, sustainable living
Tagged home, inspiration, nature, photography, postaday, random, rejuvenation, thoughts
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Picture a Day #86 – And Now for Something Completely Different!
While I was gazing at my unbloomed tulips, I decided to photograph moss on a tree. Why not? When was the last time you took a close look at moss? Why would you do such a thing? Because it’s pretty … Continue reading
The Last Day of 2011
This has been a pretty strenuous year for me. There have been more than the usual number of ups and downs. It’s nice if they at least balance each other out, but I haven’t made a list to compare. I don’t … Continue reading
Posted in nature, picture a day, writing
Tagged 2011, 2012, new year, random, thoughts
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What’s in the Closet?
It’s amazing what you will find when you open a closet and start digging around. There’s the usual stuff you knew was there, like the vacuum cleaner you conveniently forgot about this week. Then there’s that bag of stuff you … Continue reading
joie de vivre
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
Posted in interpersonal
Tagged inspiration, joy, life, random, rejuvenation, thoughts
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Runaway
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
Posted in stuff we have to do
Tagged inspiration, life, random, rejuvenation, taking a walk, thoughts, travel, variety
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What to Do…
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
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Spa Humbug
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
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Deep in the Middle of Winter
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
Posted in outdoor activities, stuff we have to do
Tagged California, inspiration, life, nature, random, thoughts, variety
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I Think It’s In the Garage…
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
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When You're Bored 