Category Archives: Balance
Off The Radar: Reflecting On The Common Cold
The first twinge came on Monday – a trace of dryness in my eyes. Maybe nothing. Maybe the lighting at work, or a little eye strain. But I knew better. It was the first sign. On Tuesday, it escalated to … Continue reading
A New Year, A Clear Mind
I was reading an advice column the other day, and someone asked about the proper cutoff date for wishing someone a Happy New Year. The answer? Oh, about the time that most people have given up … Continue reading
Posted in Balance, Clarity, Decisions, Holidays, Mindfulness, Obsessions, Overwhelmed
Tagged clarity, clear mind, decisions, Holidays, mindfulness, New Year, Resolutions
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Now, About Those Resolutions
This post was originally written – but not posted – in January 2012. Now, a full year later, it is fun to look at last year’s musings on the topic of New Year’s Resolutions. And a little insightful, too. … Continue reading
Posted in Balance, Commitment, Decisions, Holidays, Obsessions
Tagged holiday, intentions, New Year, Resolutions, rituals
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Turkey Mummy
Yesterday I went to three different grocery stores. Thanksgiving is next week, and my shopping list was ready to go. For everyday shopping, I almost always keep a skeletal grocery list on my cell phone, and browse just a few … Continue reading
Posted in Balance, Domesticity, Holidays, Memoir, Obsessions, Overwhelmed
Tagged cooking, flipping out, overwhelmed, Thanksgiving, turkey
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Not Now, I’m Busy!
Hi, how are you? It’s the cookie cutter, socially appropriate greeting. I say it every time I answer the phone…greet a friend….an acquaintance at work….a waitress at the local diner. And it has a cookie cutter, socially appropriate answer. Fine. … Continue reading
The Quality of the Day 