3 Moments of Joy
I stumbled across a book last night that was gifted to me over a year ago. It was titled "Three Moments of Joy” A Guided Journal for...
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- Mar 29, 2021
- 4 min
The Risk Factor
In life, there are small risks and there are life changing risks. Each one builds upon another. When you are a child, there is a risk of...
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- Mar 15, 2021
- 4 min
Persistence. . .in the Wake of a Storm
Late afternoons, let’s be honest, we are all tired. After a long work week on zoom, taking children to doctor’s appointments, early...
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- Mar 8, 2021
- 4 min
Synchronous or Asynchronous?
We recently asked our daughters what the meaning of synchronous is. They confidently responded “Synchronous is time on Zoom and...
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- Mar 1, 2021
- 4 min
A Healthy Heart
Friday afternoon, Scott and I finally had the opportunity to have a date. We drove to Cal State Los Angeles and sat in a very well...
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- Feb 22, 2021
- 3 min
A Dose of Your Own Medicine
Have you ever heard the token phrases “Practice what you preach” “A dose of your own medicine” “Don’t be hasty with your words” Well, I...
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- Feb 15, 2021
- 6 min
Does Discouragement Always Lead to Defeat?
Last Monday night, I was ready to throw in the towel. I had spent a long day of teaching on zoom. I had given assessments via digital...
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- Feb 1, 2021
- 4 min
What do you love most about yourself?
We recently celebrated the 100th Day of School. If you are a fellow elementary school teacher, you know that this is a landmark day each...
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- Jan 25, 2021
- 5 min
Iler Meadows Blooms. . .
“That thing you do, after your day job, in your free time, too early in the morning, too late at night. That thing you read about, write...
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- Jan 18, 2021
- 5 min
On the Road to Urban Homesteading
A friend came over in mid July, the same friend who told me “Inspiration Time” to start a business. After visiting for a couple of hours...
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- Jan 11, 2021
- 5 min
Hello and Goodbye
Hellos and goodbyes can be hard. The anticipation of meeting someone or starting something for the first time can be anxiety ridden and...
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- Dec 28, 2020
- 4 min
Walk in My Shoes
I firmly believe each one of us can do anything, but it’s not always going to be easy. Craft, skill, even challenges take time to...
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- Dec 21, 2020
- 4 min
The power of NO
It’s okay to say no. . . know your limitations Why are you sitting on the couch? Why are you in the rocking chair? You don’t ever sit...
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- Dec 14, 2020
- 4 min
Grace Under Fire
I began my morning with a lovely jog in the hills. I had a chance to clear my head and set intentions for the week ahead of me. I knew it...
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- Dec 10, 2020
- 3 min
Unexpected Gifts. . .
* Kiara- 5 years ago, German shepherd puppy, not part of the plan * Buying the house- December 5, 2018- not part of the plan * Starting a...
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- Nov 23, 2020
- 5 min
Make New Friends. . . But Keep the Old
Family friends, childhood friends, school friends, wo
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- Nov 16, 2020
- 4 min
Ready, Set, Pause
This past weekend as I looked for my quiet space to write, it took me almost 6 different spots to find a good fit to quiet my mind....
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- Sep 15, 2020
- 5 min
A Blank Slate
"I used to feel bad that I couldn’t afford to buy the beautiful buffet in the window of a fancy home design store or look longingly at...
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- Sep 7, 2020
- 3 min
12 Years is not a very long time
12 years ago, I was sitting at the very same dining room table, creating jewelry for Christmas presents.
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- Aug 31, 2020
- 3 min
The Birth of Iler Woods
When we think of our happiest times as a family, it is the simple pleasures of walking through a field of pumpkins, cuddling up...
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