The door opens to a warm, inviting space. The music perfectly fills the background; the lights are lovely; the smell of delicious food ushers you inside. As a guest, you feel welcomed and wanted; you somehow find that the environment lends itself to fun conversations, even with … [Read more...] about Make Your Gatherings Sparkle – Invite With Intention
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Go Here And Find Your Zen
Our tendency in winter may be to hunker down at home. But we can’t stay inside until March, so we have some suggestions that may lure you out of your hibernation, at least temporarily. Since life slows down in winter, it might be a great time to investigate a class or two at … [Read more...] about Go Here And Find Your Zen
Create A Someday/Maybe List
Shelter has been my guiding word for this year. It is a non-striving word. A shelter offers refuge, provides safety, and embraces calm and quiet. My final Shelter essay for 2023 concerns my handy Someday/Maybe List. It is a resting place – or shelter – for things I might … [Read more...] about Create A Someday/Maybe List
Home Here, Home There: Part 2 South Carolina
Living and transitioning between two residences - part 2 If you ask, most people will say that as they get closer to retirement, they want to travel. But what might travel look like? For some, it is one major trip a year; others opt for smaller trips sprinkled throughout the … [Read more...] about Home Here, Home There: Part 2 South Carolina
Shine A Light On Something Hidden
When your car breaks down, you take it to a mechanic. When your refrigerator is on the fritz, you call the appliance repair person. When your cough persists, you call the doctor. But, what happens when your mental health is off or you feel stuck? Oftentimes, it is brushed off. At … [Read more...] about Shine A Light On Something Hidden