Day One of My Nuptial Notes: I’m Already Tired.
I failed to anticipate the pre-wedding stress fatigue I'm experiencing in advance of my daughter's wedding over Labor weekend.
Navigating the Nuances of Impending Nuptials
My husband and I escaped the daily 108-degree Florida heat to travel to Southern Illinois for the wedding of our daughter. Family is everything to me and I didn’t want to miss a minute of the joy, confusion, chaos of choices, and time with my daughter as we jointly execute the items on our ever-expanding to-do lists.
Thank You God for This Five Minutes
We don’t know what health issues lurk around the corner but I’m feeling very grateful for the body and mind I have right now. That’s even worthy of a magenta designation (magenta is a dominant color in my book.) Thank you God for this five minutes.
The Color is Apricot for this Birthday Puppy Post
I’ve been writing posts this week about turning 71. Yet another birthday present I received? A second dog delivered on my doorstep the morning of my birthday.
Birthdays Provide Opportunities for Reflection and Gratitude
A tour of the Albin Polasek Sculpture Museum in Winter Park was an excellent way to celebrate my 71st birthday.
I’m in the Pink this Birthday Week
Today is my birthday eve. I’m 71 tomorrow. My husband teased me into opening my presents early tonight. It didn’t take much coaxing and now I’m happily drinking from my LuLu Lemon pink water bottle and sporting an apple watch.
Are You a Reluctant Angel?
A defining angel attribute is their ability to listen–with undivided attention and seemingly without judgment. These angels often offer good advice for addressing anxiety-invoking issues, so it’s easy for the beneficiaries of this attention to come down with angel addiction
Am I a Mother’s Day Grinch? Not Really
Mother’s Day is often fraught with complications and pesky expectations. But one truth is the fact Moms often derive joy from other’s joy.
Three is the Perfect Number
An Atlantic Monthly article entitled, “Always Have Three Beverages”, employs the universal “Rule of Three” to argue the importance of ordering three drinks. “The first is water. The second is a source of caffeine. The third is something fun – juice, soda, glass of wine. Small pleasures, like adding a fun drink to your retinue, have psychological value.
What is Your Divine Proportion? (And I’m not referring to your body mass index)
Spring has sprung in Central Florida and it’s gorgeous. Nature begs us to pause, notice, and say Amen. I would argue, this time in nature’s calendar invites us to incorporate more color into our daily lives.
Jingle those Car Keys
A new puppy, health concerns, and limited travel dollars have caused me to re-think travel priorities at age 70.
Are you a Martha or a Mary?
Color is a great connection and communication point for people. A chance encounter with a woman dressed in a fun color combination started a possible friendship.
Find Your Own Cup of (for) Tea
A fun, colorful mug can make your mornings more meaningful and fun. My cupboard is filled with mugs that make me smile
Post Valentine’s Day Reflections
Valentine’s Day, much like Thanksgiving Day, is a good time to abandon our incessant to-do lists and pause to ponder all the love and goodness in our lives.
Join the BBLB Community of Sassy Women
My new website is finally launched and live. I wanted the site to be more interactive and a place and space for a community of sassy women to gather.
What Can You Do to Knock Your own Socks off?
It’s the beginning of a new year and a good time to ask yourself, “What can I do to knock my own socks off this year? This question was posed to me by Kristen Manieri during our interview for her 60 Mindful Minutes podcast.
WARNING: Do Not Read if Your Pet is Healthy
My dog died. My husband and I can’t get off the ground. This is embarrassing to admit but I think if my living-far-away uncle died I would not feel as grief stricken. If you are already worried this could happen to you, stop reading! That’s a BBLB mandate. When my Jozy was healthy, frisky, and a little naughty, I couldn’t read pet obituaries on Facebook. And now, I’m writing one.
Grandmother’s Rules of Procedure
Grandparents, at least the non-judgmental ones can really be a help. Even if parts of us are dimming, grandparents are perfectly positioned to shine a light for their families, even if it’s only a flashlight.
If Only… I Loved the Life I Have
I was struck by how many “if onlys” I heard during a recent conversation with a long time friend.
What is the Key to Aging? Imagining a More Hopeful Future
Feeling control over our destinies is the best indicator of good health. It helps us imagine a more hopeful future. Adventures big and small can help us do that.
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