Don’t Call It A Boat

Posted on November 10, 2019 by

Taking a cruise vacation is one of my favorite ways to travel. We have sailed ships large and small, fancy and plain, from a minimum of five nights to a whopping thirty-six nights, all over the globe. For those of you who have never tried cruising, or may have had a bad experience on your first cruise and never returned, maybe it’s time to take another look. 

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Taking a cruise vacation is one of my favorite ways to travel. We have sailed ships large and small, fancy and plain, from a minimum of five nights to a whopping thirty-six nights, all over the globe. For those of you who have never tried cruising, or may have had a bad experience on your first cruise and never returned, maybe it’s time to take another look. 

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Fall In Florida – October Recap

Posted on October 31, 2019 by

Sometimes writing a monthly recap reminds me that I have drifted off course, and sometimes it reassures me that all is well with my life plan. I don’t consciously set out to tick things off a list, or measure my life according to accomplishments and shortcomings, but I do have a tried and true blueprint for balance. That blueprint includes family, friends, exercise, healthy eating, me time, we time and making a contribution to community. This month was fairly balanced, but there were a few hiccups that disrupted my equilibrium for several days. All the good stuff in life and having things to look forward to help me rebound from disappointments and setbacks quickly and I am grateful for this beautiful time of life. Continue reading →

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Finding Your Zen

Posted on October 22, 2019 by

Hi everyone, I have reluctantly abandoned Terri’s fabulous Photo Challenge this week for an opportunity to Guest Post on Right of the Middle by Min. Her blog is about finding balance within the mind, body and spirit, which is a subject I feel passionate about. Min is a very accomplished lady who has many talents and I think you will appreciate her ‘realness.’ She is also a generous and gracious host and I am honored to be her guest author this week.

In keeping with the theme of Min’s blog, I have written about my Zen; the thing that calms my mind and soothes my spirit. If you are a regular reader of my blog, you know that I have a lot of joy boosters in my life, but one stands out as special. Without spilling all the beans, I will simply leave you with this and hope you will hop over to Right of the Middle and check out what I shared with Min’s readers.

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Thanks, until next time. XOXO

 

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Pink Is Not My Favorite Color

Posted on October 16, 2019 by

If you read my post titled What’s Your Favorite Color, you already know that my favorite color is not pink. But, this week I was challenged to ‘think pink’ so here goes.

People who like pink are generally kind, sensitive, friendly and carefree. They have a warmth and softness that draws you in and keeps you near. That does not describe me at all, but I’m sure most of you have at least one ‘pink gal’ in your life.  Did you know that constant exposure to pink can have a calming effect on your nerves? It also represents sweetness and innocence and couldn’t we all use a little of that in our lives? Continue reading →

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Leading Lines

Posted on October 9, 2019 by

When a photo challenge comes along that speaks to me, I jump in, like this week, when  Terri Webster Schrandt over at Second Wind Leisure offered up the theme, ‘lines and squares.’ When I think of those elements, my mind naturally goes to architecture and nature.

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