In saying goodbye to 2020, I decided I wanted to choose a one-word theme for 2021. While I haven’t had the spike of “time to get my act together” energy I usually have around the turn of the year, I have been reflecting on what I would like to be different. I prefer intentions to resolutions, and since I can’t change the world, I’ve decide to change my attitude. My plan is to have a sunny 2021.
Continue reading My Word for 2021: SunnyCategory: Gratitude
Spread the Light When You Can
I made a card from this quote a few weeks ago, thinking this was a good goal, that we should … More Spread the Light When You Can
Staying Connected and Cheerful Through the Pandemic
I just took a yoga class in my guest bedroom. The instructor was in her house, and the other students … More Staying Connected and Cheerful Through the Pandemic
Belated Thanks to Christopher Tolkien
J.R.R. Tolkien’s son Christopher died this week. Fans of Middle-earth are mourning the loss, and no wonder. We owe him much. As his father’s biggest fan, he knew what the rest of longed for: more. More history and stories of the world where hobbits live, and we got it. Without Christopher, The Silmarillion would never have been published.
Continue reading Belated Thanks to Christopher TolkienHow Our Adopted Dog Chose Us In The End
We adopted an adult dog from a careful breeder and weren’t sure she would want to stay.