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Bio Moment – The Storm of January, 2022

17 Jan 202217 Jan 2022

It’s been a while since we’ve gotten the kind of snow that stops the world from spinning. The cars that try to get on the road? They’re spinning! The internet?…

From My Bookshelf

Easy like Sunday – Oh, Pooh!

16 Jan 2022

What new thing can be said about a book known and loved by everyone I’ve ever met? Maybe this: ‘A gorgeous new collectible edition of the beloved classic, Winnie-the-Pooh, crafted as a…

Photography

Picture of the Day – “The Gathering”

10 Jan 2022

Nobody there … but the benches are waiting! My guess? No bottoms on benches until the snow melts.

Self-Help Whispering

Easy Like Sunday – I just don’t feeeeeel like it!

9 Jan 20229 Jan 2022

Ah, well... Is it the time of year? The hours of my job, which keep me busy and tired? My eyes? I mean... Yesterday, I got a visual migraine at…

Photography…

Picture of the Day – “How to Meditate” by Hannah Hutton

5 Jan 2022

Step One: Find warm light Step Two: Get comfy Step Three: Close eyes

Self-Help Whispering

Mystical Shaman Oracle-Simply Stunning!

3 Jan 20223 Jan 2022

My mom, the giver of life (and a whole whack of exquisite gifts which can be found in sacred spaces of our house) has done it again. This set of…

Self-Help Whispering

Bio Moment – I took a little dip and then I came back up for air

30 Dec 202130 Dec 2021

This won't be a long or profound post. I'm headed off to work in a half-hour and just want to check in. I've noticed that this year, I have dipped…

From My Bookshelf

The Highly Sensitive Person’s Survival Guide – An Overstimulating World

28 Dec 2021

Sometimes a book comes along that actually, literally, truly **changes your life**! Sure, I’ve said it about a dozen times about as many books over the years. And, I meant…

Self-Help Whispering

Poetry: ‘Twas the day before…

24 Dec 2021

With apologies to Clement Clarke Moore 'Twas the day before Christmas, as I readied for workOur black-and-white Hannah was acting a jerkBiting into Bette's neck with her jaws of cat-steelHer eyes…

Self-Help Whispering

Another Year Older – The In-Between

20 Dec 2021

I am 63 years old. What does that even mean? It means I was born in the late 1950s. It means I was born at a time when medicine would…

Self-Help Whispering

Bio Moment – Soften My Heart

14 Dec 2021

Last week, I went to the ER for stitches after a nasty cut. I mentioned it HERE, if interested. While in the ER, I was exceedingly careful, given that I…

From My Bookshelf

Dying For a Paycheck – Never Again!

12 Dec 2021

"According to the Mayo Clinic, the person you report to at work is more important for your health than your family doctor." - Bob Chapman, CEO of Barry-Wehmiller and author…

Photography

Picture of the Day – “Touch of Summer”

10 Dec 2021

All the snow melted! lol Soooo Ontario! I saw this lovely little cottage (tool shed, she shed, he shed, kids playhouse?) on my travels and snapped a shot. It makes…

Self-Help Whispering

Bio Moment – A Little Perspective

9 Dec 2021

Mindfulness (my word of the year for 2022) has been ever-present on my mind as we wind down these dark, cold, days of 2021. Sometimes, it is relatively easy. Like,…

Photography

Picture of the Day – “Sun Fire”

8 Dec 2021

The sun was setting and reflecting off the mirrored windows of this newly constructed building. Isn’t it spectacular?!

Self-Help Whispering

Starting Early – My Word for 2022

6 Dec 20216 Dec 2021

If you read my post from a couple of weeks ago, you know I was paring down my list. You see, every year, I choose a word to live, breathe,…

From My Bookshelf…

Picture of the Day – Hair & There

4 Dec 2021

As seen at a Christmas market last night. Oh, that my hair could look this good! In other news, there were animal advocates protesting there. I don’t disagree with fighting…

Self-Help Whispering

Never, Have I Ever – Stormy Lady

2 Dec 2021

You've heard of the game. Never have I ever... I could list a lot of things. Like... Never have I ever... Gotten a tatooPlayed baccaratWatched Game of ThronesGone skiing (but…

Photography…

Bio Moment – 21 Days

1 Dec 2021

It’s December 1st and that means 21 days until Winter Solstice. What does that mean? Daylight starts getting longer again! Also, here comes my birthday, Christmas, and the New Year!…

Photography

Picture(s) of the Day – Lights, Camera, Not a lot of Action, but beautiful!

28 Nov 2021

Our annual trek to The Winter Festival of Lights!

Self-Help Whispering

A Happy Update – Including fluorescent zig-zags

27 Nov 202127 Nov 2021

Yesterday, as most of us were taking one last call for the road, I started noticing the flashing lights on the periphery of my view. Crap! Ocular migraine! I had…

Photography

From the Photo Vault – Stormy Weather

25 Nov 202125 Nov 2021

On days like today, when the skies open up (and send rain all day) AND I'm stuck in a building during the 8-or-so hours of daylight, I will present photos…

Self-Help Whispering

Easy like Sunday – Making Do

21 Nov 2021

I'm not sure when the idea came to me to check out the clothes at thrift shops. I certainly wasn't raised that way. In fact, discount stores, in general, were…

Self-Help Whispering

Comfort Recipe – Sweet Potato Soup

19 Nov 2021

Tonight, my husband and I went different directions for dinner. He went pasta … I went potato. Come to think of it, we both went “comfort”! Whenever I tell anyone…

Photography

Picture of the Day – “Carpet of Leaves”

18 Nov 2021

I love everything about this shot… from the bony arms of the trees reaching skyward to the blue and wispy clouds behind them!

From My Bookshelf

The Universe Has Your Back – With parentheses & italics

16 Nov 2021

November 16, 2021 Speaking of the Universe... My reblog button is gone, gone, gone. Now I have to go old-school and reblog like we used to... by copy and pasting!…

Photography

Picture(s) of the Day – “As the curtain closes “

15 Nov 2021

It’s just a matter of time… possibly days… until the last colors (colours!) of the season fall away. The end has picked up and leaves are absolutely everywhere! It’s supposed…

Self-Help Whispering

Easy Like Sunday – Choosing my Word for 2022

14 Nov 2021

Since beginning this blog in late 2017, I have chosen a word to focus on for each of the following years: 2018: Year of Nurture 2019: Year of Water 2020:…

Photography

Picture of the Day -“Color My World”

12 Nov 2021

With apologies to the band Chicago… I so love this time of year!

Self-Help Whispering

Bio Moment – WRKN GRL TKS BTHRM PIC TRYN 2 B COOOOOL (and other tidbits about her life)!

11 Nov 202111 Nov 2021

This photo of me was taken in a completely empty bathroom at work. Like, do you actually think I would take this in front of people? How weird do you…

Photography

Picture of the Day – There’s just something about this street!

9 Nov 2021

I was stopped at the corner and had to pull over and snap a shot! Isn’t it lovely?

From My Bookshelf

Mind Over Meds – Soooooo Pissed!

8 Nov 2021

If the thirty-or-so pages of Notes at the back of the book don't convince you that Andrew Weil, MD is qualified to write Mind Over Meds, then nothing will. And…

Photography

Picture of the Day – “Stunner!”

5 Nov 2021

This tree, sky, grass, clouds… ACTUALLY looks like this!!!! I kid you not!!

From My Bookshelf

The Shift – Part 2 – The Book

4 Nov 20214 Nov 2021

Life is not meaningful... unless it is serving an end beyond itself; unless it is of value to someone else. Abraham Joshua Herchel Yesterday, I sat down to write about…

From My Bookshelf

The Shift – Part 1 – His life’s meaning

3 Nov 20214 Nov 2021

I've mentioned the late Dr. Wayne Dyer more than once. In fact, the first time I mentioned him just happens to be in my very first post for this blog!…

Photography

Picture(s) of the Day – As seen on my way home!

2 Nov 2021

Good grief, good grief, good grief! THIS is what I LOVE about Fall! Seriously! Dem trees iz on FI-YA! So much beauty!!! Quick note: You might be wondering - and…

Self-Help Whispering

Easy Like Sunday – Tomorrow

31 Oct 202131 Oct 2021

I asked, "What guidance is most helpful for me to receive now?" My answer was in the Butterfly Affirmation cards that I shuffled and spread. I held my hands flat…

Self-Help Whispering

Haiku – Wandering Eye

29 Oct 2021

Corner of the world A tiny microcosm Of beauty and hope. When I go out to take photos, it is always with an eye toward beauty. I see SO MUCH…

Photography

Picture of the Day – “Not My Tree”

27 Oct 2021

On my way home from the store… I love Fall! 🍂🍁🍂🍁

From My Bookshelf

Toxic Psychiatry – A little light reading

27 Oct 202127 Oct 2021

It's that time of year... spooky days... so a horror book is in order, don't cha think? Cue scary music... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtGTot98UAo Allow me to introduce one of the scariest books…

Self-Help Whispering

Picture(s) of the Day – Until next year, my beloved

25 Oct 2021

Although it's cold, rainy and dark, I had to go out for some banking related to the new job. While I was out there anyway, I drove by the new…

Self-Help Whispering

When emotions get the best of you- And how to make things right!

25 Oct 2021

I'm sure none of you have ever been **righteously** angry or hurt because you feel like someone did you wrong. (I really don't do sarcasm well!) OF COURSE we ALL…

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