Funny how I keep thinking about bookcases but struggle to read a single chapter. My mind has had a hard time focusing this week, but when it gets itself into the right zone, it’s all systems go. I’m trying to figure out ways to make those zones happen more often, and the best is to… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #105
We always knew we would send our child to public schools. By chance (or us buying a “starter home” in 2000 that we still live in and adore) we moved back to the same county where my husband and I attended public school. We had mixed public school experiences, mine more positive than my husband’s,… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #104
For most of America, we’ve been in lockdown since the second week of March, and now we’re in the first week of May. Some parts of the country are opening up, but I plan on staying in place even if my state lifts shelter in place orders because I know this virus isn’t over, we… Continue Reading Blogging During a Pandemic
Generosity has the power to unite and heal communities in good times and bad. A global threat like COVID-19 touches every person on the planet, and it presents an opportunity to come together as a global community. #GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020… Continue Reading #GivingTuesdayNow: a Day of Giving
At my old job, I worked for nine years in the same department. I worked my way up to a point where I had a staff of individuals I trained to be able to do whatever I delegated to them. We trusted one another, we knew our jobs, we cared about our performance and our… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #103
Oh, the highs and lows of Corona. Last weekend was rough and it went into this week. Tuesday I had a call with my business consultant and ended up in tears. But I took a day to go outside and spend a few minutes in my front yard absorbing sunshine, I got my hands dirty… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #102
So how is everyone holding up after a month of this? I’ll be honest, each time I think I’m fine, something causes me to unravel a bit at the seams. I think I have a grasp on the new normal, then I hear of a friend who is diagnosed, I see a story on the… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #101
If you’re not aware, Amazon is not the most… ethical company and it’s becoming even more obvious in the recent weeks. I won’t get into it, you can Google it and find out for yourself. I admit I have become a lazy shopper and often go to Amazon for super simple things, especially now that… Continue Reading Where to Shop Instead of Amazon
Yoga mats are shoved under all the furniture to prevent our dog’s balls from rolling underneath. The living room floor lamp now has a grow lightbulb in it and has moved to the end of the dining table which has been transformed into a plant nursery. The bedroom is cleaner than it has ever been… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #100