Tag Archives: thoughts

Twilight Hum

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

Two busy bodies finally lay in peaceful slumber. Another day of learning, playing with friends and testing boundaries has concluded. A view from my back patio brings clarity and wonder. Those dusky blues and purples introduce an infinity beyond my … Continue reading →

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2012 Forward Thinking

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

It’s been awhile. Where does the time go? Can you believe 2012 is well underway? Champagne corks and fireworks exploded days ago around the world. I wish there was a pause or slow motion button available for those extra special life moments. But, life doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Sweat Ideology

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

I had a falling out with my exercise regimen. For nearly two years I stayed the course of mixing up various cardio work outs with interval strength training. The results: less stress, fewer inches, more energy and volumes of blog … Continue reading →

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Thoughts About Children and Multiple Choices

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

I believe in giving my children choices. It teaches them how to make choices; good vs. bad choices; rewards and consequences; and accountability. But, yesterday, I learned a lesson: I detest multiple choice. It is a tricky business that must be taught with care. … Continue reading →

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Eight Creative Sparks

Posted on May 9, 2011 by

What sparks your creative energy? My top eight include cleaning, gardening, and walking. Add in some MP3 tunes from Foo Fighters, U2 or Pink Floyd; and the ideas blow my mind. In fact, I’m listening to Pink Floyd’s Blue Sky … Continue reading →

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Work it Out: Brain Purge

Posted on April 30, 2011 by

What’s in my head today? The question should be what is NOT in my head today. I think about so much all of the time. Some of my thoughts are productive and some are not. Why does my brain fixate … Continue reading →

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Thoughts About People and Connections

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

Impress upon me your image, your words, your intelligence, your sense of humor, your touch, your lips, your love. I believe people come into our lives for a purpose. Sometimes that purpose is for a lifetime, a single-serving encounter, or a mere flash … Continue reading →

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Thinking About Shorts Today

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

Wake-Up! The buzzard went off at 6:30 am. Should I shower? An extra 10 minutes to snooze? I told myself to take the 10 and then do a 5-in-30 workout on the elliptical after everyone was out the door. But, … Continue reading →

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Thoughts About Jobs and Parenting

Posted on March 23, 2011 by

Last night, my husband and I helped my daughter prepare a show-and-tell presentation for her first grade class. The presentation was about the jobs we have, how these jobs help our community, and the tools we most often use to … Continue reading →

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Nine Irish Kids and the Power Codes

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

My mom is one of nine Irish kids who grew up in Howell, Mich. The tight connections among her siblings — my aunts and uncles — make for mega family reunions and for volumes of stories. One story is about … Continue reading →

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